Which statement best summarizes the evolution of free speech in the united
states during the 20th century?
o
a courts decided that no reasons were compelling enough to justify
limits on free speech,
b. speech that expressed protest or promoted violence was
increasingly protected.
o
c. the clear and present danger test was reinforced as the standard
for evaluating free speech.
d. free speech rights were expanded by a series of constitutional
amendments.

B: Speech that expressed protest or promoted violence was increasingly protected. (APEX)

`stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar current or future case. stare decisis ensures that cases with identical facts be approached in the same way, unless overruled by the same court or a higher court such as the us supreme court. simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

stare decisis is a latin term meaning "to stand by that which is decided".