Do Students Have Free Speech in School? | Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District

The Tinker siblings and their friend protested the Vietnam War by wearing black armbands to school, leading to their suspension. The ACLU helped them sue the school district, arguing their First Amendment rights were violated. The case reached the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the students, affirming their right to free speech in schools. This landmark decision, known as Tinker v. Des Moines, established the Tinker Test to evaluate student speech rights and has had a lasting impact on student activism and legal interpretations of free speech in educational settings.

What action did the Tinker siblings and their friend take to protest the Vietnam War?

• They organized a school walkout.

• They held a protest rally outside the school.

• They wore black armbands to school.

• They distributed flyers at school.

Which organization supported the Tinker family in their lawsuit against the school district?

• National Education Association

• National Parent Teacher Association

• American Bar Association

• Iowa Civil Liberties Union

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Tinker case?

• The court did not make a decision.

• The court ruled in favor of the students.

• The court ruled against the students.

• The court ruled in favor of the school district.

What did the Supreme Court argue about students' rights in the Tinker case?

• Students lose all rights when on school property.

• Students' rights are determined by the school principal.

• Students have limited rights only outside school.

• Students retain their First Amendment rights at school.

What is the Tinker Test used for?

• To evaluate the academic performance of students.

• To assess if student speech is disruptive at school.

• To determine the legality of school uniforms.

• To measure the effectiveness of school protests.