Question

How did the Supreme Court reinterpret civil liberties in Tinker v. Des Moines?


A. It created distinctions between pure speech and symbolic speech.
B. It expanded citizens' right to privacy, even in public places.
C. It protected students' right to free expression at school.
D. It established that those accused of crimes must have access to an attorney.

Answer 1

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How did the Supreme Court reinterpret civil liberties in Tinker v. Des Moines?

Answer: C. It protected students' right to free expression at school.

Answer 2

The answer is: C. It protected students' right to free expression at school.

Tinker v, Des Moines was a major landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court.

It ruled that students had a first amendment right of free speech and to not be censored unless it disrupted class in public schools.