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Question 1
Which statement(s) describe the Majority Opinion written by Justice Fortas in the Tinker v. Des Moines decision?
Answer: Correct! Go to question 2.
Answer: Incorrect. The answers are:
• Students and teachers both retain their First Amendment rights while in school.
• Any government limits on First Amendment rights must show that it presents a danger to the public.
• The wearing of the armbands did not disrupt the school environment.
Go to question 2.
• Students and teachers both retain their First Amendment rights while in school.
• Any government limits on First Amendment rights must show that it presents a danger to the public.
• The wearing of the armbands did not disrupt the school environment.
Go to question 2.
Answer: Incorrect. Try again.
Question 2
Which statement(s) describe the Dissenting Opinion written by Justice Black in the Tinker v. Des Moines decision?
Answer: Correct!
Answer: Incorrect. The answers are:
• Schools are not an appropriate place for students and teachers to express their political opinions.
• The wearing of the armbands was a distraction to the learning environment.
• Teachers, parents and elected school officials have the right to limit freedom of speech within the school setting.
• Schools are not an appropriate place for students and teachers to express their political opinions.
• The wearing of the armbands was a distraction to the learning environment.
• Teachers, parents and elected school officials have the right to limit freedom of speech within the school setting.
Answer: Incorrect. Try again.
