First Amendment and the Protection of Violent Video Games

What did the Supreme Court rule regarding the sale of violent video games to children?

• It is a federal crime to sell violent video games to children.

• It is up to individual states to decide.

• It is unconstitutional to ban the sale of violent video games to children.

• It is constitutional to ban the sale of violent video games to children.

What was the main reason the Supreme Court gave for their decision?

• The First Amendment protects video games as free speech.

• Violent video games are not harmful to children.

• The government should regulate all media content.

• Parents should decide what their children can buy.

Who helped to craft the California law banning the sale of violent video games to minors?

• Bo Anderson

• Justice Antonin Scalia

• James Steyer

• Nancy Cordes

What was one of the main arguments from supporters of the California law?

• Video games are less impactful than books.

• Video games are the same as books.

• Video games should be banned for everyone.

• Video games have a greater impact because they are interactive.

Who is Bo Anderson?

• A Supreme Court Justice

• A researcher on video game violence

• A parent concerned about video games

• CEO of the Entertainment Merchants Association

Which two justices disagreed with the majority decision?

• Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer

• Clarence Thomas and Stephen Breyer

• Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia

• Stephen Breyer and James Steyer

What did Justice Stephen Breyer believe about violent video games?

• They are harmless to children.

• They can teach children to be violently aggressive.

• They should be banned for everyone.

• They are protected by the First Amendment.

What did twelve-year-old Sam Strongan need to do before buying a rated 'Teen' game?

• Get permission from his mom

• Get permission from the government

• Get permission from the store

• Get permission from his school

What impact did the public court battle have on parents?

• It encouraged them to think twice about what their children are watching and playing.

• It made them support the sale of violent video games.

• It had no impact on their views.

• It made them more lenient about video games.

What are the authors of the California law considering after the Supreme Court decision?

• Giving up on regulating video games

• Crafting a more narrow bill

• Banning all video games

• Appealing to a higher court