Question

How does the case of tinker v. Des moines school district illustrate constitutional provisions for limited government in the protection of individual rights?

Answer 1

Answer:

First, Tinker v. Des Moines shows how a commitment to individual freedom is reflected in the interpretation of the First Amendment by the Supreme Court. The Court affirmed in this case that the right to free speech is more relevant than the need to maintain order for government entities, such as universities. Even children have the right to free speech to be protected by school officials.  

Secondly, the Tinker ruling confirmed that the First Amendment's symbolic speech merits protection. Symbolic speech describes a wide range of nonverbal actions: marching, holding signs of protest, holding sit-ins, wearing political slogans with t-shirts, or even burning flags. All these ways of speech are protected by First Amendment.

Explanation:

The court ruled that free speech rights of the students had been violated by the school district. The bracelets were a form of symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment.