The Bill of Rights in a Changing America

What was the main reason John and Mary Beth Tinker wore black armbands to school?

• To protest the Vietnam War

• To support the Vietnam War

• To protest school policies

• To support school policies

Which amendment protects the freedom of speech, as discussed in the Tinker case?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What was the outcome of the Tinker v. Des Moines case?

• Students were allowed to express political opinions at school

• Students were banned from expressing political opinions at school

• The case was dismissed without a decision

• The students were expelled from school

What does the Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights address?

• The right to own firearms

• Freedom of speech

• Protection against unfair searches

• The right to a fair trial

The Fourth Amendment protects against unfair what?

Is shouting "fire" in a crowded movie theater protected free speech?

• Yes, it is protected free speech.
• It depends on the context.
• It is protected under the First Amendment.
• No, it is not protected free speech.

What was the significance of the Bethel School District v. Fraser case?

• It clarified that vulgar speech is not protected by the First Amendment in schools

• It allowed students to express any opinion at school

• It overturned the Tinker v. Des Moines decision

• It banned all forms of student speech in schools

What does the Eighth Amendment protect against?

• Cruel and unusual punishments

• Unfair searches

• Freedom of the press

• The right to bear arms

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

How has the interpretation of the Bill of Rights changed over time?

• Through reinterpretation by the courts

• By changing the actual text of the amendments

• By adding new amendments

• By removing old amendments