Question

1. why is the bill of rights still considered an important part of protecting citizens today? a. it limits unjust laws b. it supports one religion c. it allows censorship d. it only applies in court 8. how did justice fortas explain student rights in the majority opinion for tinker v. des moines? a. students have free speech rights b. courts can override speech c. schools are not public spaces d. teachers decide what is said 9. what action did the school take that led to the tinker v. des moines lawsuit? a. required students to attend church b. forced students to take a loyalty oath c. suspended students for wearing armbands d. expelled students for skipping class

Explanation:

• For question 7, the Bill of Rights limits the power of the government to make unjust laws, protecting citizens' fundamental rights. It does not support one religion (separation of church - state), does not allow censorship (protects free speech), and is not only applicable in court but in all aspects of life.
• For question 8, in the Tinker v. Des Moines case, Justice Fortas in the majority opinion held that students have free - speech rights in school as long as they do not disrupt the educational environment.
• For question 9, in the Tinker v. Des Moines case, the school suspended students for wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War, which led to the lawsuit.

Answer:

1. a. It limits unjust laws
2. a. Students have free speech rights
3. c. Suspended students for wearing armbands