USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The “clear and present danger” ruling of the Supreme Court in Schenck v. United Statesillustrates the continuing conflict between
A
free speech and governmental authority
B
the use of search warrants and the rights of the accused
C
state powers and Federal powers
D
religious freedom and separation of church and state
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -United States, 249 U.S. 47 (1919) If speech is intended to result in a crime, and there is a clear and present danger that it actually will result in a crime, the First Amendment does not protect the speaker from government action.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the landmark Schenck v. United States, 249 U.S. 47 (1919), the Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Charles Schenck and Elizabeth Baer for violating the Espionage Act of 1917 through actions that obstructed the “recruiting or enlistment service” during World War I.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which government action is directly related to the “clear and present danger” doctrine established in Schenck v. United States (1919)? avoid future wars.

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