Justices Rule For Cursing Cheerleader Over Snapchat Post

Justices Rule For Cursing Cheerleader Over Snapchat Post

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A Pennsylvania public school punished Brandi Levi, a 14-year-old freshman, for her off-campus derogatory comments. The court ruled that the school violated her 1st Amendment rights in a case testing free speech. Levi was suspended from the JV cheerleading team due to an expletive-filled social media post after not making varsity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the student's punishment by the Pennsylvania public school?

For not participating in sports

For failing exams

For derogatory off-campus comments

For missing classes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the court rule regarding the school's action against the student?

The school acted within its rights

The student was guilty of misconduct

The school violated the student's First Amendment rights

The case was dismissed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the age of the student involved in the free speech case?

13 years old

16 years old

14 years old

15 years old

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the student suspended from the JV cheerleading team?

For not attending practice

For a social media post with expletives

For arguing with the coach

For poor performance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was included in the student's social media post that led to her suspension?

A picture of her playing sports

A video of her singing

An image of her and a friend with middle fingers

A photo of her school