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Free speech in America ends when what you are saying is illegal. Something that is threatening or dangerous is illegal, like screaming "Fire!" in a crowded theatre. The limits of free speech are defined by the government. For example, under Mao, speaking against the government was punishable by death.
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What did supreme court decide in schenck v the US?
Limits to free speech were constitutional during national emergencies.
What are some common questions about freedom of speech?
Common questions about freedom of speech include: What are the limits of free speech? Can hate speech be protected under the First Amendment? How does freedom of speech apply to social media and the internet?
What does this timeline show about the role of the Supreme Court in defining limits on free speech?
It shows that the Supreme Court can set new rules for free speech if the Court feels circumstances require it. -Apex 4.1.4
What did the supreme court decide in schench v. the US?
Limits to free speech were constitutional during national emergencies
Can the government put limits on how you practice your belief?
depends on which government the US government can't because of free speech and free right to practice your religion
What did the supreme court decide in schneck v. The US?
Limits to free speech were constitutional during national emergencies - apex
What did the supreme court decide in schenck v the United states?
Limits to free speech were constitutional during national emergencies.
What part of the government decides whether someones right to free speech?
The judicial branch of government, particularly the courts, plays a crucial role in deciding matters related to free speech. When cases involving the First Amendment arise, it is the responsibility of judges to interpret the law and determine whether a person's right to free speech has been violated. Additionally, legislative bodies can create laws that may affect free speech, but these laws can be challenged in court. Ultimately, it is the judiciary that ensures the protection and limits of free speech rights.
What does the supreme court categorize as free speech activities?
The Supreme Court categorizes free speech activities broadly under the First Amendment, including verbal communication, written expression, symbolic speech (such as protests or demonstrations), and commercial speech. It protects not only the content of speech but also the manner in which it is conveyed, as long as it does not incite violence or pose a clear and present danger. Specific cases have further defined the limits and protections of free speech, balancing individual rights against governmental interests.
Does free speech give the right to say what ever you want when ever you want?
No, there are limits to speech. You can't walk into a theater and yell fire when there isn't one and you can't call the White House to make a threat against the President. At school there are also limits and as in church, but if you wanted to give a speech in your local park about the government you could. You can go to a town hall meeting and ask questions.
At what point does an individual's right to free speech need to be curtailed to provide for society's need for security and order?
An individual's right to free speech needs to be curtailed if it causes safety concerns for other people. The point at which the line is crossed is not always readily apparent. There are also other limits on freedom of speech, such as prohibitions against libel and slander.
What three tests does the supreme court use to set limits on free speech?
1. The "clear and present danger" rule. 2. The bad tendency doctrine. 3. The preferred position doctrine.
