Question

Based on the Schenk v. United States case, when might it be acceptable for the government to restrict information released by the press?

A.The government can never restrict information released by the press.

B.The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual’s reputation.

C.The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint.

D.The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

Answer 1

The correct answer is :
D.The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.
Schenk v. United States case defines the limits of the First Amendment’s right to free speech particularly in regard to national security such as during war time.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: D.The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

Examples of information that included in this are things such as other people's social security number, name of our agents abroad, information regarding high ranking government's private schedule, etc. the information do not contain any of the criteria above, the press is protected under the first amendment to reveal that information.