USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The decisions of the United States Supreme Court in Tinker v. Des Moines and New York Times Co. v. United States were based on interpretations of the
A
meaning of a republican form of government
B
powers delegated specifically to Congress
C
president’s right to executive privilege
D
rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tinker v. Des Moines is a historic Supreme Court ruling from 1969 that cemented students’ rights to free speech in public schools.

Detailed explanation-2: -7–2 decision for Tinker The Supreme Court held that the armbands represented pure speech that is entirely separate from the actions or conduct of those participating in it. The Court also held that the students did not lose their First Amendment rights to freedom of speech when they stepped onto school property.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, 393 U.S. 503 (1969), the Supreme Court ruled that public school officials cannot censor student expression unless they can reasonably forecast that the speech will substantially disrupt school activities or invade the rights of others.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of these influenced the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines case? There was a lack of evidence that the students’ actions disrupted learning.

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