The Clear and Present Danger Test Established in Schenck V

question 79

Multiple Choice

The clear and present danger test established in Schenck v. United States allowed suppression of speech that might prevent the government's ability to fight a war because:

• A) the First Amendment does not allow for protests against government action.
• B) the First Amendment allows for a ban on unpopular speech.
• C) Congress can alter the meaning of the First Amendment during times of war.
• D) the government had a right to protect its own security and existence against "substantive evils."
• E) citizens cannot protest against the government during times of war.