In the Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States, the court ruled that Schenck's words were found to be illegal because Schenck’s words were a clear and present danger. The case established the "clear and present danger" test, which determined that speech could be restricted if it posed a significant threat to national security or public safety, especially during wartime. Schenck had distributed pamphlets opposing the draft during World War I, which the court deemed to be a form of speech that could incite illegal actions.
In the Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States, the court ruled that sometimes speech can be punished. Schenk's words were found to be illegal due to which of the following circumstances? Schenck was a foreigner.
Schenck was a foreigner.
Schenck’s words supported the Communist Party.
Schenck’s words supported the Communist Party.
Schenck’s words were a clear and present danger.
Schenck’s words were a clear and present danger.
Schenck’s was insulting a government official.
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