Comm Law Quiz 1

Local, State, and Federal Courts

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Local, State, and Federal Courts

Federal trumps all
State trumps local
Local is base.

Civil vs. Criminal Law

Criminal laws regulate crimes, or wrongs committed against the government.
Civil laws regulate disputes between private parties.

Institutional Restraints

Military and prisoners have limited rights to free speech

Time, Place, and Manner

Even when speech is protected, the government may regulate the time, place and manner of such speech

For Ex: Time cannot interrupt the daily flow of life (rush hour)
Place: public/private property
Manner: No discriminatory speech