Illustrate vocabulary that students will encounter as they analyze the Tinker vs Des Moines case, and other Supreme Court Cases
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SYMBOLIC SPEECH
INFLAMMATORY SPEECH
Symbolic speech is a legal term used to describe nonverbal forms of communication such as flag burning, arm bands, and the burning of draft cards. Symbolic speech is protected under the 1st Amendment as long as it is not seen as a direct threat to others.
Inflammatory speech is defined as speech that is likely to rouse excitement, anger, violence, or riots. Speech such as fighting words and true threats are not protected by the First Amendment.
EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Word Of The Day: Respect
Tinker vs Des Moines Vocabulary
DISSENTING OPINION
Historically, courts tend to evaluate whether expression or speech in the classroom disrupts the educational process. The educational process is the system aimed at a school's ability to conduct definite learning objectives and processes to the students involved.
A dissenting opinion is the opinion filed by a judge who disagrees with the majority opinion. A dissenting opinion represents the side of the case that "lost". If a Supreme Court ruling is 7-2, the side that has only two votes would represent the dissenting opinion.