Bell Ringer: Morse v Frederick Case Decision on Student Free Speech
Morse v Frederick
Morse v Frederick
Description
Author James Foster explains the arguments and decision of the Morse v Frederick Supreme Court case.
Bell Ringer Assignment
Which different appeals did Joe Frederick attempt prior to reaching the Supreme Court? What was the basis for those appeals, and what were the results of each?
What was the landmark Supreme Court case for student free speech? Explain the issue of that case and the Supreme Court decision.
Explain the balance between students’ rights and school authority. Which side was favored in that balance just prior to *Morse v. Frederick*?
What was the decision of the Supreme Court in *Morse v. Frederick*? Explain the reasoning for the decision.
Do you agree with the Supreme Court decision in this case? Defend your position citing facts from the case and the Constitution.