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Response to the following questions

1 . did the CPUSA at any level , represent a threat to the security of the USA ? Justify your answer

The communist party of United States being an organized system at any level can be a threat to security of the USA . The government in particular is not supportive of the communist ideologies and its plans to promote changes in the present government system . Communist movements are anti-government . They are also sometimes related to terroristic acts and other social securities issues . There is great chance for CPUSA to

br pose threats to the security and peace and of the nation

2 . The Smith Act made it a crime to advocate the violent overthrow of the government . Did this violate the first amendment ? Be specific

It violated the first amendment in terms of freedom of speech and right for assembly to express dissatisfaction in the government system Because of this act any form of plans or activities that has negative comments for the government is considers as a crime . Any form of it whether in speech or in print any idea against the government is punishable by law and is an act of sedition

The smith act was the title I of the alien registration act of 1940 it was name dafter it s sponsor which is Rep . Howard w . smith of Virginia The law prohibits advocating the overthrowing of the US government especially by force or violence

3 . The Brandenburg case establishes the current test for protecting speech . Do you agree with the test ? Do you have a formulation for another test ? Be specific

The Brandenburg case pertains to any speech made that is made to protest during rallies to achieve political reforms . It is a crime to advocate violence , unlawful methods of terrorism as a means to accomplish industrial or political reforms

4 . Should there be a different standard for speech during times of war or national emergency ? Is the government ever justified in curtailing speech or press during time of war or national emergency ? Justify your answer

The standard for speech should remain the same and not to be restricted during times of war . The government didn 't justify the reasons for curtailing the freedom of self expression in times of war Constitutional rights suffered also in times of crisis . For example the US patriotic act was given more power to law enforcement officials Suppression of speech become more common as well as opinion molding brainwashing of the public

There are many evidences of restrictions in the standard of speech in different times of wars in the course of history . The situation is the same and the history repeats itself . The government violated the law to protect itself especially in times of war and threats to national security . It has become a common tactic in the government system

5 . In the novel 1984 , we see a comparison between Oceana and Stalin 's Russia . Do you see any comparison with the USA in 2008 ? Be...