AP Style Rules
What is the correct way to write the days of the week?
Always capitalize, never abbreviate
In Tinker v. Des Moines, what was the symbolic speech students wore to protest the Vietnam War?
Black armbands
What are the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Who won in Tinker v. Des Moines?
The students (Tinker).
What was the main constitutional issue in Tinker v. Des Moines?
The right to free speech in a school setting.
Should numerals be used for numbers over ten or written out?
Numerals are used for numbers over ten.
In Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser, what type of speech did the student use that led to his suspension?
Vulgar and lewd speech during a school assembly.
Can students be punished for wearing clothing with a political message?
Generally, no, unless it disrupts the educational environment.
Who was victorious in Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser?
The school district.
In Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser, what was the key issue regarding student speech?
Whether schools can limit vulgar and lewd speech.
What is the difference between among and between in AP Style?
Between introduces two items; among introduces more than two items
What was the primary issue in Morse v. Frederick regarding the banner displayed by students?
The banner read "BONG HITS 4 JESUS," promoting illegal drug use.
What does the "Establishment Clause" in the First Amendment prohibit?
It prohibits the government from establishing an official religion.
In Morse v. Frederick, who won the case?
Answer: The school district (Morse).
What was the central issue in Morse v. Frederick?
The extent to which schools can restrict student speech that promotes illegal activities.
Which months should never be abbreviated in AP Style?
March, April, May, June, July
In Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, what was the reason the principal censored the student newspaper?
The articles were deemed inappropriate and not reflective of the school's values.
How does the First Amendment protect the right to assemble?
It allows people to gather peacefully for protests or demonstrations.
What was the outcome of Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier?
The school district won the case.
In Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, what key issue was raised regarding student journalism?
The authority of schools to control school-sponsored publications.
12 p.m. should be written as
midnight
In Schoenecker vs. Koopman what was the reason Schoenecker sued his principal?
The student argued that the school violated his First Amendment rights by censoring his shirt that pictured a gun.
Give an example of a First Amendment rights violation in the current news
Answers will vary
Who won in Schoenecker vs. Koopman?
Answer: The student (Schoenecker).
What is so important about the Tinker vs. Des Moines case?
t set a precedent for all other student First Amendment right cases.