Virtual Gov Unit: Your Rights: Freedom of Expression – Flashcards

The government tried to stop the New York Times from publishing classified material by using a concept known as the Espionage Act. prior restraint. symbolic speech. clear and present danger.

Which issue was at the heart of New York Times v. United States? libel symbolic speech civil disobedience prior restraint

Which best describes the precedent set by the Supreme Court in New York Times v. United States regarding government censorship? Government censorship cannot be arbitrary. Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional. Government censorship must further national interests. Government censorship does not apply to opinions.

When can the government restrict information released by the press? The government can never restrict information released by the press. The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual's reputation. The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint. The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

Freedom of speech can be limited or restricted in cases involving _______.

Though the outcomes of Schenck and New York Times differed, what did these decisions have in common? The government has a heavy burden to prove harm. The government can limit speech that causes harm. The government has unlimited power to limit speech. The government must follow the First Amendment.

For prior restraint to apply, what must the government prove about the speech in question? The speech must be libelous. The speech must present a general threat. The speech must present a clear and identifiable danger. The speech must be offensive.

The events surrounding Tinker v. Des Moines involved a school, so why did the First Amendment apply? The events involved symbolic speech without disruption. The First Amendment always applies to issues of speech. The events involved controversial issues. The protest was an act of civil disobedience.

Edwards v. South Carolina is significant because it limited states' ability to protect protestors. restrict the freedom of speech. convict criminals. restrict the freedom of the press.

Which best describes what the government had to prove for its censorship of the New York Times to have been acceptable? The articles would have had to indisputably harm the nation. The articles would have had to potentially threaten national security. The articles would have had to reveal classified information. The articles would have had to support the enemy in wartime.

What does the First Amendment's right to assemble refer to? the right of a group to express unpopular opinions the right of a group to make false claims the right of a group to meet the right of a group to protest

When can the government restrict information released by the press? The government can never restrict information released by the press. The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual's reputation. The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint. The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

Edwards v. South Carolina protected people's right to assemble and attempt to stop something from being printed. display unpopular views in a disruptive way. express unpopular views in a peaceful way. protest against something on private property.

In Tinker v. Des Moines, why was it considered protected speech for students to wear armbands? Their action did not negatively influence other students. Their action was not disruptive. Their action occurred off school grounds. Their action was political speech.

What is symbolic speech? an action that expresses an idea or opinion the act of peaceful protest the publication of an article despite prior restraint an idea or opinion expressed through metaphor