In Schenck v. United States (1919), the Supreme Court ruled that
A. the Espionage Act was unconstitutional.
B. speech unrelated to national security can never be restricted.
C. speech by unpopular groups can be restricted more than speech by popular groups.
D. all forms of political dissent are constitutional.
E. speech could be restricted when the nation's security is at stake.
Answer: E
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