Question

question 3 of 5
in the majority opinion, what does fortas suggest that the school authorities actions were due to?
a. their fears of being sent to fight the war
b. a wish to avoid controversy
c. a dislike of the students who protested
d. their interpretation of the first amendment

Explanation:

This refers to Justice Abe Fortas's majority opinion in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969). Fortas argued that school authorities suspended students for wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War not due to a valid disruption, but because they wanted to avoid any controversy related to the anti-war demonstration.

Answer:

B. A wish to avoid controversy