Question 1

The "emergency test" says fearful speech can only be punished when it poses a danger of directly causing certain specific, imminent, serious harms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What two arguments do Chemerinsky and Gillman make against enacting speech codes? Can you provide counterarguments to their points?

Accepted Answer

Chemerinsky and Gillman argue against en

Question 3

What does Ben-Porath say colleges should focus on rather than regulating speech? Do you agree with her? Explain.

Accepted Answer

In her article, Ben-Porath argues that c

Question 4

What kind of speech is protected under the Constitution? What kind is not?

Accepted Answer

Under the United States Constitution, pa

Question 5

According to Ben-Porath, equity and inclusion cannot coincide with open-minded inquiry and free speech at higher education institutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

State colleges and universities are _______ the government and thus bound by the First Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent of 
B)  not funded by 
C)  unconcerned with 
D)  legal extensions of 
A)  independent of 
B)  not funded by 
C)  unconcerned with 
D)  legal extensions of

Question 7

According to Ben-Porath, views and opinions expressed as part of an open, democratic exchange should be permissible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Hate speech has a precise legal definition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ben-Porath claims that inclusion and free speech cannot coincide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Chemerinsky and Gillman argue that speech codes are often used to punish people who were not their intended targets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to Ben-Porath, curtailing free speech based on content or the presumed motivation of the speaker raises the risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  upsetting free speech advocates. 
B)  breaking anti-censorship laws. 
C)  creating some version of thought police. 
D)  conflict among campus groups. 
A)  upsetting free speech advocates. 
B)  breaking anti-censorship laws. 
C)  creating some version of thought police. 
D)  conflict among campus groups.

Question 12

Free speech is widely regarded as a(n) _______, whatever its legal or political status.

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute right 
B)  privilege 
C)  moral right 
D)  personal freedom 
A)  absolute right 
B)  privilege 
C)  moral right 
D)  personal freedom

Question 13

The First Amendment was adopted to

Accepted Answer

A)  punish certain types of speech. 
B)  outlaw false speech. 
C)  give the government power over public speech. 
D)  limit federal power. 
A)  punish certain types of speech. 
B)  outlaw false speech. 
C)  give the government power over public speech. 
D)  limit federal power.

Question 14

According to Ben-Porath, curtailing speech to prevent controversy is

Accepted Answer

A)  unjustified and ineffective. 
B)  desirable and necessary. 
C)  lawful and effective. 
D)  considerate and respectful. 
A)  unjustified and ineffective. 
B)  desirable and necessary. 
C)  lawful and effective. 
D)  considerate and respectful.

Question 15

Chemerinsky and Gillman point out that there is _______ that the presence of hate speech laws results in more tolerant attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A)  overwhelming evidence 
B)  no evidence 
C)  some evidence 
D)  good reason to believe 
A)  overwhelming evidence 
B)  no evidence 
C)  some evidence 
D)  good reason to believe

Question 16

Over the last half century, the Supreme Court has affirmed again and again that speech may not be censored or punished just because it is disfavored, disturbing, or feared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ben-Porath supports calls on college campuses to give "no platform" to speakers who may be seen by some as offensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For Mill, _______ is the only justified reason to limit the freedom of any member in a democratic community.

Accepted Answer

A)  harm to self 
B)  offending others 
C)  immoral behavior 
D)  harm to others 
A)  harm to self 
B)  offending others 
C)  immoral behavior 
D)  harm to others

Question 19

Which of the following is not a kind of speech considered punishable by the U.S. Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  True threats 
B)  Speech considered to be offensive 
C)  Harassment 
D)  Fighting words 
A)  True threats 
B)  Speech considered to be offensive 
C)  Harassment 
D)  Fighting words

Question 20

According to Chemerinsky and Gillman, the level of disagreement over what constitutes hate speech cannot be a problem for a clearly defined speech code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The "emergency test" says fearful speech can only be punished when it poses a danger of directly causing certain specific, imminent, serious harms.

What two arguments do Chemerinsky and Gillman make against enacting speech codes? Can you provide counterarguments to their points?

What does Ben-Porath say colleges should focus on rather than regulating speech? Do you agree with her? Explain.

What kind of speech is protected under the Constitution? What kind is not?

According to Ben-Porath, equity and inclusion cannot coincide with open-minded inquiry and free speech at higher education institutions.

State colleges and universities are _______ the government and thus bound by the First Amendment.

According to Ben-Porath, views and opinions expressed as part of an open, democratic exchange should be permissible.

Hate speech has a precise legal definition.

Ben-Porath claims that inclusion and free speech cannot coincide.

Chemerinsky and Gillman argue that speech codes are often used to punish people who were not their intended targets.

According to Ben-Porath, curtailing free speech based on content or the presumed motivation of the speaker raises the risk of

Free speech is widely regarded as a(n) _______, whatever its legal or political status.

The First Amendment was adopted to

According to Ben-Porath, curtailing speech to prevent controversy is

Chemerinsky and Gillman point out that there is _______ that the presence of hate speech laws results in more tolerant attitudes.

Over the last half century, the Supreme Court has affirmed again and again that speech may not be censored or punished just because it is disfavored, disturbing, or feared.

Ben-Porath supports calls on college campuses to give "no platform" to speakers who may be seen by some as offensive.

For Mill, _______ is the only justified reason to limit the freedom of any member in a democratic community.

Which of the following is not a kind of speech considered punishable by the U.S. Supreme Court?

According to Chemerinsky and Gillman, the level of disagreement over what constitutes hate speech cannot be a problem for a clearly defined speech code.

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Exam 12: Free Speech and Hate Speech

The "emergency test" says fearful speech can only be punished when it poses a danger of directly causing certain specific, imminent, serious harms.

What two arguments do Chemerinsky and Gillman make against enacting speech codes? Can you provide counterarguments to their points?

What does Ben-Porath say colleges should focus on rather than regulating speech? Do you agree with her? Explain.

What kind of speech is protected under the Constitution? What kind is not?

According to Ben-Porath, equity and inclusion cannot coincide with open-minded inquiry and free speech at higher education institutions.

State colleges and universities are _______ the government and thus bound by the First Amendment.

According to Ben-Porath, views and opinions expressed as part of an open, democratic exchange should be permissible.

Hate speech has a precise legal definition.

Ben-Porath claims that inclusion and free speech cannot coincide.

Chemerinsky and Gillman argue that speech codes are often used to punish people who were not their intended targets.

According to Ben-Porath, curtailing free speech based on content or the presumed motivation of the speaker raises the risk of

Free speech is widely regarded as a(n) _______, whatever its legal or political status.

The First Amendment was adopted to

According to Ben-Porath, curtailing speech to prevent controversy is

Chemerinsky and Gillman point out that there is _______ that the presence of hate speech laws results in more tolerant attitudes.

Over the last half century, the Supreme Court has affirmed again and again that speech may not be censored or punished just because it is disfavored, disturbing, or feared.

Ben-Porath supports calls on college campuses to give "no platform" to speakers who may be seen by some as offensive.

For Mill, _______ is the only justified reason to limit the freedom of any member in a democratic community.

Which of the following is not a kind of speech considered punishable by the U.S. Supreme Court?

According to Chemerinsky and Gillman, the level of disagreement over what constitutes hate speech cannot be a problem for a clearly defined speech code.

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