Questions for Chapter 6 Section 3

Questions for Chapter 6 Section 3:

1.     Why do most groups have to obtain a permit to parade or hold a demonstration?

a.     So they don’t obstruct/interfere with other people’s rights or public safety

2.     Why were the Nazi party in Skokie allowed to march?  What dilemmas or controversies just this case bring up?

a.     The Nazi party were allowed to march because they were expressing their freedom of speech/assembly

b.     When taken to court the court ruled that a community couldn’t use a high bond amount (hostage) to make it impossible for the party to get a permit

c.      It brought up the issue of whether or not the government/police are obligated to protect unpopular protests

d.     It also brought up the fine line between peaceful and violent protest, many argued that the party could incite violence by marching in the mainly Jewish neighborhood

3.     Describe dilemmas that a free society faces in setting limits on freedom of assembly? 

a.     Deciding what constitutes a peaceful or potentially violent protest

b.     Deciding where/ it is lawful for people to assemble, ex. Not blocking the entrance to a courthouse even if it’s okay to be outside it

4.     When may the right to assemble be limited on public and private property?

a.     Private property cannot be protested on without the direct permission of the landowners

b.     Essential places –jails, courthouses, schools- cannot be obstructed though protesting outside of them is acceptable

c.      Violent protest – riot ect cannot be incited/promoted by the groups