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Which rights, protected under the Bill of Rights, can be grouped together as “freedom of expression”? Select the one correct answer.

A. The rights that can be thought of as “freedom of expression” are the protections in the Fourth Amendment

B. “Freedom of expression” is simply the right to freely practice one’s religion.

C. “Freedom of expression” is simply freedom of assembly.

D. The rights that can be thought of as “freedom of expression” are freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of assembly.

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D. The rights that can be thought of as “freedom of expression” are freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of assembly.

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Why did the defendant charged with burning an American flag have his conviction overturned? Select the one correct answer.

A. Since he burned his own flag, he could not be convicted.

B. The Supreme Court ruled that flag burning was protected symbolic speech.

C. Only the national government could ban flag burning, not a state such as Texas.

D. The original trial introduced illegally obtained evidence.

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B. The Supreme Court ruled that flag burning was protected symbolic speech.

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Who received increased rights to freedom of expression in Tinker v. Des Moines? Select the one correct answer.

A. Jehovah’s Witnesses seeking converts received increased rights as a result of this case.

B. Individuals who do not register for the draft received increased rights as a result of this case.

C. Students in high school received increased rights as a result of this case.

D. People who burned American flags as a form of symbolic speech received increased rights as a result of this case.

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C. Students in high school received increased rights as a result of this case.

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What basic freedom was given more protection by the decision in Cohen v. California? Select the one correct answer.

A. Artistic freedom and the use of obscenities gained protection from Cohen v. California.

B. Freedom of assembly gained protection from Cohen v. California.

C. Freedom of speech and expression gained protection from Cohen v. California.

D. Freedom of the press gained protection from Cohen v. California.

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C. Freedom of speech and expression gained protection from Cohen v. California.

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What is included in the “Miller standard” for obscenity, developed in the Miller v. California case? Select the one correct answer.

A. The Miller standard includes whether the material appeals to negative attitudes, as defined by community standards.

B. The Miller standard allowed local governments to define obscenity.

C. The Miller standard created a national definition of obscenity.

D. The Miller standard includes that all nudity is prohibited.

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A. The Miller standard includes whether the material appeals to negative attitudes, as defined by community standards.

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Which Supreme Court decision provided increased rights for students? Select the one correct answer.

A. Miller v. California

B. Hazelwood School District et al. v. Kuhlmeier et al

C. Texas v. Johnson

D. Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District

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D. Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District

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Which form of political speech and expression has received the most protection in judicial decisions? Select the one correct answer.

A. Political speech in all forms

B. Commercial speech

C. Artistic expression is more important than protection against obscenity.

D. Libel and slander

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A. Political speech in all forms

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What did the Supreme Court rule regarding the American Flag in Texas v. Johnson?

A. Burning the American flag is only permissible in government-designated areas.

B. Burning the American flag is a protected form of expression under the 1st Amendment.

C. Burning the American flag violates the US Constitution.

D. Burning the American flag can be banned by state and federal laws.

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B. Burning the American flag is a protected form of expression under the 1st Amendment.

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In the Miller v. California case, the Supreme Court established the “Miller Test” for which of the following purposes?

A. To help determine whether speech is slanderous.

B. To help determine whether speech creates in imminent danger.

C. To help determine whether speech is “political” in character.

D. To help determine whether something is obscene.

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D. To help determine whether something is obscene.

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According the Supreme Court’s ruling in Brandenberg v. Ohio, political speech can be restricted only if it does which of the following?

A. Criticizes the President or other high-level government officials.

B. Uses unnecessary obscenities to make its point.

C. Advocates socialism and/or the overthrow of the U.S. Government.

D. Creates a danger of imminent lawless action.

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D. Creates a danger of imminent lawless action.