Question

though the outcomes of tinker and schenck differed, which best describes what these court decisions have in common? they agreed that political expression could be restricted. they agreed that libel was not protected speech. they agreed that symbolic speech could be protected. they agreed that speech rights could be limited to protect safety.

Explanation:

In Schenck v. United States (1919), the Supreme Court held that speech could be restricted if it posed a "clear and present danger," like during wartime. In Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), students wore black armbands to protest the Vietnam War. The Court ruled that this symbolic speech (armbands) was protected as it didn't disrupt school operations. But both cases recognize that speech rights aren't absolute. In Schenck, speech (anti - draft leaflets) was restricted to protect the war effort (a safety - related, national security concern). In Tinker, while the speech (armbands) was protected, the underlying principle is that if speech (even symbolic) were to cause a significant disruption (a safety - related, order - maintaining concern in a school), it could be limited.

Answer:

They agreed that speech rights could be limited to protect safety.