Author Question: Case precedent is not an important issue in our court system. Indicate whether the statement is ... (Read 25531 times)

chads108 · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Case precedent is not an important issue in our court system.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Why are courts generally opposed to prior restraints?

What will be an ideal response?

Brenm · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

The early U.S. Founders were adamantly opposed to prior restraints, and this opposition was at the forefront of their minds when drafting the First Amendment. A prior restraint is formal censorship by the government before publication. Prior restraints violate the First Amendment unless the speech is obscene, is defamatory, or creates a clear and present danger to society.