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What war were Schenck's actions a reaction to?
WWI
WWII
Vietnam
Gulf War
What did Schenck do?
Organized a rally
Participated in a sit in
Created out pamphlets
Fought an officer
What Amendment did Schenck believe prohibited the draft?
13th amendment
1st amendment
9th amendment
14th amendment
What part of the first amendment did this case concern?
Freedom of speech
The right to bear arms
Freedom of religion
Freedom of the press
Who wrote the opinion for this case?
Pitney
Day
McKenna
Holmes
Which phrase is this case well known for establishing?
Obstruction of justice
Clear and present danger
Assert your rights
Threat to wartime morale
What party was Schenck a part of?
communist
democratic
socialist
republican
What was Schenck originally convicted for violating?
The Wartime Act of 1901
The Espionage Act of 1917
The previously established limitations on freedom of speech
The Profanity Act of 1909
Which case limited the effect of the decision of Schenck v US?
Brown v Board
Abrams v US
Whitney v California
Brandenburg v Ohio
What phrase from Brandenburg v Ohio added on to the decision from Schneck v US?
imminent lawless action
relating the opinion of the majority
appropriate rebellion
necessary action
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