Question

"Tinker v. Des Moines"by Justice Abe FortasThe problem posed by the present case does not relate to regulation of the length of skirts or the type of clothing, to hair style, or deportment. It does not concern aggressive, disruptive action or even group demonstrations. Our problem involves direct, primary First Amendment rights akin to “pure speech.”The school officials banned and sought to punish petitioners for a silent, passive expression of opinion, unaccompanied by any disorder or disturbance on the part of petitioners. There is here no evidence whatever of petitioners’ interference, actual or nascent, with the schools’ work or of collision with the rights of other students to be secure and to be let alone. Accordingly, this case does not concern speech or action that intrudes upon the work of the schools or the rights of the students.Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, 393 U.S. 503 (1969)QuestionUse the passage to answer the question.Based on this passage, which argument will the Supreme Court most likely accept from a school attempting to limit freedom of expression?(1 point)ResponsesThe expression is taking place on school grounds.The expression is taking place on school grounds.The expression is supported by few other students.The expression is supported by few other students.The expression criticizes a government official.The expression criticizes a government official.The expression interferes with the learning process.

Answer 1

Based on the passage, the Supreme Court will most likely reject the argument that "the expression interferes with the learning process." Justice Fortas emphasizes that the students' silent, passive expression of opinion did not create any disorder or disturbance and did not interfere with the schools' work or the rights of other students. Thus, the argument that the expression interferes with the learning process would not align with the reasoning presented in the passage.