Question

In _____, the Supreme Court ruled that the government may restrict civil liberties when not doing so results in "clear and present danger."
The Foundations of Civil Liberties: Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A.
Griswold v. Connecticut (1965)
B.
Roe v. Wade (1973)
C.
Schenck v. the United States (1919)
D.
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas (1954)

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is C) Schenck v. the United States (1919)

Explanation:

The Schenck v. the United States (1919) case has great importance in the history of the country. Two activists, Elizabeth Baer and Charles Schenck were writing against the military draft.

They even distributed pamphlets discouraging people from joining the military and promoted a rebellion against forceful draft.

They were charged under the Espionage Act  of 1917. In their defense, they stated how they were only practicing their right to free speech.

However, the Judge did not rule in their favour stating that a free speech is not protected under the first Amendment if it creates a 'clear and present danger'