Schenck v. United States

War mobilization

organization of the armed forces of a nation for active military service in a time of war or national emergency

Socialist party

a political party that believes people deserve equal rights and resources and that government regulation can be a force for good in people’s lives and society.

Military draft

a government order that requires men of a certain age to join the armed forces in a time of war.

Involuntary servitude

a person being forced to work for another against their own will.

Free speech

freedom of an individual or a community to speak or express opinions and ideas without fear.

Espionage Act of 1917

an act passed by Congress during World War I. This act made it a crime for any person to interfere with U.S. efforts in the war against Germany. Anyone who publicly protested the war or the military draft was subject…

Disrupt

to throw into confusion or disorder

Dissent

an opinion written by the justices who disagree with the majority’s decision

Censor

to examine and remove information to prevent others from access to it

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