How Did the U

question 17

Multiple Choice

How did the U.S. Supreme Court respond to several cases in which plaintiffs challenged the constitutionality of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

• A) The Court upheld the government's authority to restrict free speech in times of crisis.
• B) The Court postponed judgment on these cases until the war was over.
• C) The Court rejected the government's authority to suppress free speech, but the Wilson administration ignored the rulings.
• D) The Court remained divided in all cases and was unable to reach a majority vote on the constitutional question.

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