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The blog entry and speech excerpt below discuss the U.S. Supreme Court case of Tinker v. Des Moines (1969).
Blog
In the Tinker v. Des Moines case, the Court ruled that students lawfully exercised their rights when they wore black armbands in school as a protest against the Vietnam War. The ruling stated that school officials were wrong to suspend students from school for their act of protest. Students are not required to give up their rights when they enter a public school, especially freedom of speech, which is the foundation of democracy. These students modeled good citizenship by their actions. In contrast, school representatives placing restrictions on liberty provided a bad example to the future leaders of our country.
Speech
I believe the U.S. Supreme Court ruled correctly in Tinker v. Des Moines. Democracy requires individual expression, debate, and public protest. Still, freedom of speech is not the only issue to be considered when protests occur in public schools. School officials have a responsibility to provide a safe environment that is not disruptive to learning. Individual expression should not interfere with a school's mission to teach.

Which basic assumption is only behind the speech?

Rationale

Freedom of speech has some restrictions.

The excerpt from the Supreme Court case indicates that while the Cherokee Nation has retained its customs and self-governance, it also acknowledges its dependence on the United States government, suggesting that freedom of speech and expression may be limited by the legal and jurisdictional frameworks in place.

A (Freedom of speech must be protected in schools.) YOUR ANSWER

This choice focuses specifically on the context of educational institutions, which is not directly addressed in the excerpt. The case discusses the relationship between the Cherokee Nation and the United States, rather than the specific protections of speech within schools or educational settings.

B (Citizens can express their views through symbols.) YOUR ANSWER

This option emphasizes symbolic speech, which is a subset of freedom of speech, but the excerpt does not mention or imply any specific forms of expression, such as symbolic speech. The focus remains on the broader relationship and obligations between the Cherokee Nation and the U.S. government.

C (Citizens should be able to express their views on issues.) YOUR ANSWER

While this choice suggests a general principle of free expression, the excerpt indicates that the Cherokee Nation is recognized as dependent on the U.S. government, implying that this freedom is not absolute and may be influenced by external regulations and oversight.

Conclusion

The context of the excerpt underscores that while the Cherokee Nation possesses certain rights and customs, these exist within a framework that acknowledges their dependence on the United States. This notion suggests that freedom of speech is not without limits, aligning with the correct answer that freedom of speech has some restrictions, particularly in the context of treaties and governmental oversight.

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