1. Ch. 13 Sect. 3 Obj: Explain the issue of freedom of speech

2. Supreme Court Rulings Free speech includes verbal expression
Your thoughts
Your opinion
Also can be symbolic speech
Actions
Symbols
It may be limited by government
Government can regulate or forbid if it violates a law

3. Schenck v. United States
Ruled on in 1919
Free speech may be limited
If it clearly presents and immediate danger
If it advocates immediate and specific acts of violence

4. Other Speech Not Protected
First Amendment does not protect defamatory speech
Slander
Fighting words or speech intended to induce violence
School authorities can regulate students free speech at school events