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? (1 point) Responses 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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In the Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States, the court ruled that Schenck's words were illegal because Schenck’s words were a clear and present danger. This decision established the "clear and present danger" test for determining when speech could be limited during wartime.