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- in whitney v. california (1927), the case emphasized:
a. freedom of speech is vital, even for unpopular opinions
b. states can silence all protests
c. the president may override speech rights
d. only judges decide speech limits
- who was the constitution made for, according to oliver wendell holmes?
a. kings
b. people who agree
c. people with differing views
d. only veterans
Brief Explanations
- In Whitney v. California (1927), while the case was about a criminal - syndicalism conviction, Justice Brandeis' concurring opinion emphasized the importance of freedom of speech, even for unpopular opinions.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes believed the Constitution was made for people with differing views, as it should accommodate a wide range of perspectives in a democratic society.
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- a. Freedom of speech is vital, even for unpopular opinions
- c. People with differing views