Asked by Tasnia Tabia on Jun 13, 2024
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In Schenck v. United States, the Supreme Court
A) overturned the lower court conviction of a socialist.
B) ruled that bans on dangerous speech were constitutional.
C) expanded the protection of free speech.
D) found certain fire-safety regulations unconstitutional.
E) overturned the conviction of Eugene V. Debs for an anti-war speech.
Schenck v. United States
A landmark 1919 Supreme Court case that established the "clear and present danger" test for determining when speech protected by the First Amendment could be limited.
Free Speech
is the right to express one’s opinions and ideas without fear of government censorship or punishment, considered fundamental to a democratic society.
- Appraise the Supreme Court’s approach to civil liberties and crucial legal rulings impacting freedom of expression and personal freedoms during the 1920s.
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AV
Andrea ValdezJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In Schenck v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that bans on speech that posed a clear and present danger to the nation's security were constitutional, thereby upholding Schenck's conviction for distributing anti-draft pamphlets during World War I.
Learning Objectives
- Appraise the Supreme Court’s approach to civil liberties and crucial legal rulings impacting freedom of expression and personal freedoms during the 1920s.