During World War I, the Supreme Court upheld the Espionage Act by ruling that Congress has a right to restrict speech that __________

a. is critical of the government--
b. creates a clear and present danger
c. qualifies as hate speech
d. is symbolic


b

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is correct concerning the Nixon-Agnew administration's relationship with the press?

A) It would accept only written questions from the press. B) It instituted "live" unedited TV news conferences. C) To an extent that exceeded any modern predecessors, it considered the press a political target. D) It limited appearances for the press to "photo opportunities." E) It expanded opportunities for the media to gain political information.

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How has the castle doctrine in Texas changed from its first passage?

What will be an ideal response?

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Grand juries __________.

A. tend to overrepresent minority interests B. make determinations on the innocence or guilt of defendants C. must meet in public with an attorney present for the accused D. are responsible for reviewing evidence and deciding whether to indict individuals

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