In Buckley V

question 127

Multiple Choice

In Buckley v.Valeo (1976) , the Supreme Court ruled that

• A)spending by or on behalf of a candidate for office is protected speech.
• B)libel is protected by the First Amendment, as long as the person libeled is a public figure.
• C)burning draft cards is a form of protected symbolic speech, but only if it is done in public.
• D)the Espionage Act of 1917 was unconstitutional.

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Definitions:

Primates

A group of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by a large brain, opposable thumbs, and complex social behaviors.

Simple Tools

Basic implements or devices designed to perform a specific function or task, often with a simple construction and operation.

Symbols

Objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract concepts or ideas.

Communication System

A collection of individual communication networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment designed for efficient and effective transmission of information.