Question 1

Did any of the readings in this chapter change your mind about protecting hate speech? Explain, citing what caused you to rethink your position.

Accepted Answer

Yes, some of the readings in this chapte

Question 2

What are the two essential values that clash in disputes over protecting hate speech? Which of these values is most important to you? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The two essential values that clash in d

Question 3

What are the three positions that have dominated campus controversies involving free speech?

Accepted Answer

Campus controversies involving free spee

Question 4

The policy adopted by the University of Michigan was upheld by a federal judge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the context of the free speech debate, "trolls" are speakers who intend to

Accepted Answer

A)  inform. 
B)  be provocative. 
C)  generate dialogue. 
D)  mediate disputes. 
A)  inform. 
B)  be provocative. 
C)  generate dialogue. 
D)  mediate disputes.

Question 6

According to Ben-Porath, how does harm figure into debates over free speech on campus? Is this a legitimate concern, in her view?

Accepted Answer

In her article "The Misguided Student Cr

Question 7

Chemerinsky and Gillman point out that hate speech codes around the world have been politicized. What examples do they give? How convincing are these examples? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Chemerinsky and Gillman provide several

Question 8

The _______ says that private schools cannot punish speech that would be deemed protected in a public institution.

Accepted Answer

A)  First Amendment 
B)  University of Michigan speech code 
C)  US Supreme Court 
D)  Leonard Law 
A)  First Amendment 
B)  University of Michigan speech code 
C)  US Supreme Court 
D)  Leonard Law

Question 9

According to Chemerinsky and Gillman, because campus speech codes have an intentionally broad sweep, they _______ the expression of ideas that might be seen as demeaning or insulting.

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage 
B)  allow for 
C)  prohibit 
D)  ignore 
A)  encourage 
B)  allow for 
C)  prohibit 
D)  ignore

Question 10

The First Amendment was devised as a shield against private restraints on our basic rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Between Stengel and Friedersdorf, whose argument do you find to be more convincing? Your response should include specific examples.

Accepted Answer

After carefully considering the argument

Question 12

Chemerinsky and Gillman believe that censorship of words leads inevitably to

Accepted Answer

A)  censorship of ideas. 
B)  fewer instances of hate crimes. 
C)  less tolerance. 
D)  a more inclusive campus environment. 
A)  censorship of ideas. 
B)  fewer instances of hate crimes. 
C)  less tolerance. 
D)  a more inclusive campus environment.

Question 13

Much speech that people find demeaning is protected by the First Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Given the events on campus that prompted the University of Michigan to adopt a speech code in 1987, do you think it made the best decision? How else could those events have been dealt with?

Accepted Answer

The events on campus that prompted the U

Question 15

How does Ben-Porath defend her claim that free speech is necessary on college campuses? Do you agree with her? Explain.

Accepted Answer

In her article "Free Speech on Campus: A

Question 16

Chemerinsky and Gillman believe there are good reasons why private colleges and universities should adopt speech codes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The right of free speech is absolute, having no limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Forms of speech that can be censored or punished are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  offensive. 
B)  constitutionally unprotected. 
C)  disturbing. 
D)  nonconformist. 
A)  offensive. 
B)  constitutionally unprotected. 
C)  disturbing. 
D)  nonconformist.

Question 19

Hate speech codes have been invalidated at public universities but not private universities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Between 1989 and 1995, every court that examined a speech code found the code to be

Accepted Answer

A)  unconstitutional. 
B)  aligned with the First Amendment. 
C)  helpful in curtailing offensive speech. 
D)  ineffective. 
A)  unconstitutional. 
B)  aligned with the First Amendment. 
C)  helpful in curtailing offensive speech. 
D)  ineffective.

Did any of the readings in this chapter change your mind about protecting hate speech? Explain, citing what caused you to rethink your position.

What are the two essential values that clash in disputes over protecting hate speech? Which of these values is most important to you? Explain.

What are the three positions that have dominated campus controversies involving free speech?

The policy adopted by the University of Michigan was upheld by a federal judge.

In the context of the free speech debate, "trolls" are speakers who intend to

According to Ben-Porath, how does harm figure into debates over free speech on campus? Is this a legitimate concern, in her view?

Chemerinsky and Gillman point out that hate speech codes around the world have been politicized. What examples do they give? How convincing are these examples? Explain.

The _______ says that private schools cannot punish speech that would be deemed protected in a public institution.

According to Chemerinsky and Gillman, because campus speech codes have an intentionally broad sweep, they _______ the expression of ideas that might be seen as demeaning or insulting.

The First Amendment was devised as a shield against private restraints on our basic rights.

Between Stengel and Friedersdorf, whose argument do you find to be more convincing? Your response should include specific examples.

Chemerinsky and Gillman believe that censorship of words leads inevitably to

Much speech that people find demeaning is protected by the First Amendment.

Given the events on campus that prompted the University of Michigan to adopt a speech code in 1987, do you think it made the best decision? How else could those events have been dealt with?

How does Ben-Porath defend her claim that free speech is necessary on college campuses? Do you agree with her? Explain.

Chemerinsky and Gillman believe there are good reasons why private colleges and universities should adopt speech codes.

The right of free speech is absolute, having no limitations.

Forms of speech that can be censored or punished are referred to as

Hate speech codes have been invalidated at public universities but not private universities.

Between 1989 and 1995, every court that examined a speech code found the code to be

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Exam 12: Free Speech and Hate Speech

Did any of the readings in this chapter change your mind about protecting hate speech? Explain, citing what caused you to rethink your position.

What are the two essential values that clash in disputes over protecting hate speech? Which of these values is most important to you? Explain.

What are the three positions that have dominated campus controversies involving free speech?

The policy adopted by the University of Michigan was upheld by a federal judge.

In the context of the free speech debate, "trolls" are speakers who intend to

According to Ben-Porath, how does harm figure into debates over free speech on campus? Is this a legitimate concern, in her view?

Chemerinsky and Gillman point out that hate speech codes around the world have been politicized. What examples do they give? How convincing are these examples? Explain.

The _______ says that private schools cannot punish speech that would be deemed protected in a public institution.

According to Chemerinsky and Gillman, because campus speech codes have an intentionally broad sweep, they _______ the expression of ideas that might be seen as demeaning or insulting.

The First Amendment was devised as a shield against private restraints on our basic rights.

Between Stengel and Friedersdorf, whose argument do you find to be more convincing? Your response should include specific examples.

Chemerinsky and Gillman believe that censorship of words leads inevitably to

Much speech that people find demeaning is protected by the First Amendment.

Given the events on campus that prompted the University of Michigan to adopt a speech code in 1987, do you think it made the best decision? How else could those events have been dealt with?

How does Ben-Porath defend her claim that free speech is necessary on college campuses? Do you agree with her? Explain.

Chemerinsky and Gillman believe there are good reasons why private colleges and universities should adopt speech codes.

The right of free speech is absolute, having no limitations.

Forms of speech that can be censored or punished are referred to as

Hate speech codes have been invalidated at public universities but not private universities.

Between 1989 and 1995, every court that examined a speech code found the code to be

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Sexism and Misogyny

Racism, Equity, and Privilege

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