The Courts
What is the highest court in the United States and the last step in the Appeal process
The Supreme Court
Freedom of speech means that not only can you say whatever you want, but you also can....
Not say anything at all
Why did the ACLU defend the Nazis in the Skokie case despite being ideologically opposed to them
They believed in freedom of speech
Where was the Deceleration of Independence Signed
At the Bottom
What is the role of the courts within the United States
To interpret the constitution
Is freedom of speech only allowed when it is a popular opinion? Why or why not?
No, Freedom of speech is allowed regardless of the popularity of the opinion. This is because if we censor one group it becomes a slippery slope to censor all
Why were the students suspended from school
They wore black arm bands to protest the Vietnam war
What did Mason Say to Dixon
Times to draw a line
What is an appeal in the court system
When you ask a higher court to review your case
What is threatening speech and why is it illegal
Threatening speech is when you threaten someone's life and it is illegal because duh
Why did the school attempt to stop the students from wearing black arm bands
They considered it a distraction
Why did George Washington have trouble sleeping
He couldn't lie
What is a case study
A previous court case that can give you an idea of how to handle tricky cases
What is misinformation
Information that is not correct and or can be misleading
Why did Skookie try to stop the march through their town
They hated Nazis (I also hate Nazis so I'm fine with this)
Why did Christopher Columbus cross the ocean
To get to the other tide
2/3rds of Congress vote or a national assembly
What state did the Skookie case take place in
Illinois
How did King George feel about the colonies
they were revolting