Q 3 Tinker v. Des Moines Radio Interview

How does the author of the dissenting opinion use paragraph 2 to advance his overall argument?

• He criticizes his opponents for their failure to engage with him directly.

• He produces a list of authorities who agree with his overall contention.

• He offers historical support for the principles that support his claims.

• He summarizes the general argument that he intends to refute.

In which sentence does the author of the majority opinion use a similar technique?

• "Our problem involves direct, primary First Amendment rights akin to 'pure speech.'" (paragraph 1).

• "Accordingly, this case does not concern speech or action that intrudes upon the work of the schools or the rights of other student."(paragraph 2).

• "The District Court concluded that the action of the school authorities was reasonable because it was based on their fear of a disturbance from the wearing of armbands." (paragraph 4).

• "In the present case, the District Court made no such finding, and our independent examination of the record fails to yield evidence that the school authorities had reason to anticipate that the wearing of the armbands would substantially interfere with the work of the school or impinge upon the rights of other students." (paragraph 6).

In paragraph 9, Ross claims," The Supreme Court used this occasion to make a very broad statement and enunciate a rule for protecting the speech rights of students during the school day." What is the meaning of the word enunciate in this context?

• withdraw prematurely

• declare definitively

• safeguard from harm

• obstruct from view

Which word from the quotation provides the best context for determining the meaning of enunciate?

• occasion

• broad

• statement

• protecting

In paragraph 4, law professor Catherine Ross begins her discussion of the Tinker v. Des Moines decision by stating that "Tinker came up during the Vietnam War." What is the purpose of introducing the Vietnam War at this part of the discussion?

• to show how unusual the Tinker case actually was

• to provide important social and historical context of the students' protest

• to provide background that explains the reactions of the school authorities

• to demonstrate that Ross is an unbiased authority in her field

Which quotation from the dissenting opinion written by Justice Hugo Black most directly relates to this section of Ross's discussion?

• ".....to demonstrate to the other students that the petitioners were mourning...." (paragraph 1).

• "..... the public schools are an appropriate place to exercise 'symbolic speech'....." (paragraph 2).

• "........whether students and teachers may use the schools at their whim as a platform...." (paragraph 3).

• "......a teacher of mathematics had his lesson period practically wrecked....." (paragraph 4).

What option best states a central idea of the transcript?

• allowing young people to exercise their rights will make them better future citizens

• symbolic protests are generally more effective than active political demonstrations

• The Supreme Court has always been instrumental in maintaining order in democracy.

• Young people do not always understand the full background of political decisions.

Which paragraph from the majority opinion written by Justice Abe Fortas makes a point similar to the answer to Part A?

• paragraph 3

• paragraph 6

• paragraph 8

• paragraph 13