Supreme Court Case: Snyder v. Phelps

Supreme Court Case: Snyder v. Phelps

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the Westboro Baptist Church's protest at Matthew Snyder's funeral?

To spread their religious beliefs

To support the family

To honor fallen soldiers

To gain media attention for their views

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Westboro Baptist Church known for?

Charitable donations

Large congregation size

Peaceful community service

Provocative protests

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which charges were dismissed by the U.S. District Court in Albert Snyder's lawsuit?

Intentional infliction of emotional distress and intrusion upon seclusion

Defamation and publicity given to private life

Civil conspiracy and defamation

Publicity given to private life and civil conspiracy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit's decision?

They dismissed the case

They reversed the lower court's decision

They upheld the lower court's decision

They sided with Snyder

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the First Amendment in Snyder v. Phelps?

It allows restrictions on speech causing emotional harm

It only protects popular speech

It protects peaceful protests on public land

It does not protect offensive speech

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main legal question the Supreme Court had to consider in Snyder v. Phelps?

If the protestors were defaming the deceased

Whether the protestors were trespassing

If the protestors' speech was protected by the First Amendment

Whether the protestors were inciting violence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the only Supreme Court Justice to side with Snyder in the case?

Justice Samuel Alito

Justice Clarence Thomas

Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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