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1. Who were Obscenity and Blasphemy laws originally meant to protect? 1 pt
2. Do you think it is the government’s role to protect children, why or why not? 3 pts
3. Why did Timothy Boomer get a ticket for and what did the Michigan Court rule. 3 pts
4. Are “fighting words” protected by the first amendment, and what did the court rule? 2 pts
5. Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court on the “fighting words” ruling why or why not? 2 pts
6. Are “true threats protected” by the First Amendment? 1 pt
7. Explain why your group thinks it’s a good ruling or bad ruling by the court. 3 pts
8. Can you be suspended for swearing in school? How do you know? 2 pts
9. Can you say anything you want to a teacher or Mrs. Redd and be protected by the First Amendment? 1 pts
10. Why is the “safe harbor” a good law? When can you watch uncensored material on MTV? 2 pts