Question

1. how does the authors discussion of bethel school district v. fraser contribute to the development of ideas in the text (paragraphs 22 - 23)?

a. it suggests that the results of the tinker case didnt actually ensure the protection of students free speech in school.
b. it emphasizes the idea that the supreme court not only interprets the bill of rights to protect natural rights, but also to determine the extent of them.
c. it shows how the supreme courts reinterpretations of the bill of rights primarily limit rights, rather than protect them.
d. it highlights how confusing the bill of rights is, and how the supreme court is the only group of people qualified to interpret it.

Explanation:

The Bethel School District v. Fraser case is a Supreme - Court case related to student free - speech rights. The Supreme Court interprets the Bill of Rights, and this case likely shows how interpretations can impact rights. Option B is correct as it emphasizes the dual role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Bill of Rights to both protect and determine the extent of natural rights. Option A is not directly related to the Tinker case in this context. Option C is inaccurate as the Court's role is not primarily to limit rights. Option D is not the main point of the author's discussion.

Answer:

B. It emphasizes the idea that the Supreme Court not only interprets the Bill of Rights to protect natural rights, but also to determine the extent of them.