Which of the following is true about the right of free speech, as currently interpreted by the Supreme Court?
A) It protects the right to express opinions even without the actual use of words.
B) It protects the use of language deemed obscene by the courts.
C) It allows citizens to disobey laws that they believe to be unjust.
D) It is protected from infringement by the federal government but not from infringement by state governments.
E) It cannot be limited in any manner.
Answer: A) It protects the right to express opinions even without the actual use of words.
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A. compliance with international law requires no sacrifice of a state's self-interest or autonomy B. states' interests are served by the maintenance of an orderly and predictable international environment C. the permanent members of the Security Council successfully enforce international law D. international law simultaneously protects the weak against the strong and provides the rich with legally sanctioned procedures for exploiting the poor
All of the following are civil rights groups EXCEPT
a. the National Organization for Women. b. the American Indian Movement. c. the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. d. the United Auto Workers. e. none of these are civil rights groups.
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A) ?via social media such as Facebook and Twitter B) ?by organizing massive marches to capture media attention C) ?by writing letters to the editors of magazines around the country D) ?with an extensive direct-mail campaign
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