Which statement best summarizes the evolution of the supreme court's
interpretation of free speech during the 20th century?
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a. over time, the supreme court became less likely to allow
restrictions on free speech.
b. the supreme court expanded free speech for many people but
limited students' right to express themselves.
c. the supreme court ended the use of tests to judge free speech.
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d. the supreme court established tighter restrictions on symbolic
speech over time.

The correct answer is A) Over time, the Supreme Court became less likely to allow restrictions on free speech.

The statement that best summarizes the evolution of the Supreme Court's interpretation of free speech during the 20th century is"Over time, the Supreme Court became less likely to allow restrictions on free speech."

The 1st. Amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects freedom of speech and is part of the Bill of Rights. However, since the 1920s, the US Supreme Court had suppressed freedom of speech in particular cases such as in times of war. In different cases such as Texas v. Johnson, the Court has suppressed freedom of speech. So freedom of speech is not protected when the discourse is violent against the country, the materials presented are obscene, oral and written defamatory statements and plagiarism.