Free Speech Study Guide •
What is a function that freedom of speech serves the community?
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How is a government, that does not know what people are thinking, dangerous?
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What is a main action that could not take place without freedom of speech?
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What beneficiating factors does freedom of speech bring that we can see from looking at other governments such as Iraq?
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Review the definition of free speech.
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Define the following: ○ Distributors ○ Hate speech ○ Fighting words ○ Pervasiveness ○ Obscenity
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What were the opposing views in the Tinker vs. Des Moines case?
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Describe the fact, issue, and outcome of the Miller vs. California Supreme Court Case.
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Did the justices ever fully reach a decision on the Morse vs. Frederick case?
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Describe the United States vs. American Library Association case.
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What is the issue with online communication?
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Read Timeline: A history of free speech and then answer the following questions: ○ Who said this: “He who destroys a good book, kills reason itself” In other words, familiarize yourself with the quotes (not only can they be amusing, but also could be useful later).
○ What documents were published throughout history that guaranteed the right to free speech? •
Describe the unconstitutional acts of 1798 i.e. define each one and give a reason as to why each was unconstitutional. ○ Were these acts used before they were terminated?
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What are considered limitations of free speech?
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Why is flag burning not unconstitutional?
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How does the Fairness Doctrine limit free speech?
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What does it mean to be libel or use slander?