Outcome of 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), the Court established the 'clear and present danger' test for determining when speech could be limited by the government. This case involved a socialist who had distributed leaflets urging resistance to the draft during World War I. With this context in mind, which of the following statements best describes the outcome and significance of this case in relation to freedom of speech?

The Supreme Court ruled that all forms of speech are protected regardless of the context.

The Court decided that the government could limit speech that presents a clear and present danger.

The ruling stated that individuals can never be prosecuted for speaking against the government.

The decision established that freedom of speech includes all forms of protest, regardless of the message.

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