Asked by Hailey Adams on Mar 10, 2024
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Which of the following legal bans no longer passed constitutional scrutiny by the end of the 1920s?
A) prohibiting movies from depicting nudity
B) barring scripts that portrayed clergymen in a negative light
C) prohibiting wealthy African-Americans in all-white public facilities
D) criminalizing the advocacy of unlawful acts for the sake of political change
E) prohibiting marriages between whites and Asian immigrants or African-Americans
Constitutional Scrutiny
The rigorous evaluation and examination of laws, policies, or governmental actions to ensure they do not violate constitutional principles or rights.
Public Facilities
Buildings, spaces, and services provided by the government for the use and benefit of the general public, such as parks, libraries, and roads.
Political Change
A shift in the governance system, policies, or political leadership within a country, often as a result of social movements, elections, or revolutions.
- Investigate the stance of the Supreme Court on issues of civil liberties and notable cases that shaped the landscape of free speech and individual rights in the 1920s.
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Grace ShammasMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
By the end of the 1920s, the U.S. Supreme Court had begun to protect some forms of political speech under the First Amendment, indicating that laws criminalizing the advocacy of unlawful acts for the sake of political change (such as those inspired by anarchism or communism) were increasingly seen as unconstitutional. This shift was part of a broader movement towards greater protection of free speech rights.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the stance of the Supreme Court on issues of civil liberties and notable cases that shaped the landscape of free speech and individual rights in the 1920s.