Freedom of Speech: Schenck v. United States

Easy Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Freedom Of Speech

In the landmark Supreme Court case of Schenck v. United States (1919), Charles Schenck was convicted for distributing leaflets that urged resistance to the military draft during World War I. The case raised important questions regarding the limits of freedom of speech as protected by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court upheld Schenck's conviction, arguing that his speech presented a 'clear and present danger' to national security. Based on this context, which of the following statements best encapsulates the significance of this ruling in relation to freedom of speech?

The ruling established that all forms of speech are protected by the First Amendment without exception.

The ruling allowed for limitations on speech that poses a clear and present danger to public safety.

The ruling emphasized that dissenting opinions cannot be restricted under any circumstances.

The ruling introduced the concept that economic speech is less protected than political speech.

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