A law is passed limiting the free speech rights of high school students. A group of teachers brings a case before the Supreme Court, challenging the law on the grounds that it violates the students First Amendment rights. What is the Supreme Court most likely to do in this case? (A) refuse to hear the case because the individuals bringing the case before it do not have standing (B) hear the case and make a determination about the constitutionality of the law (C) hear the case if four of the nine justices believe it has merits (D) refuse to hear the case because it is a "political question"

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Alexa Gentry

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6 November, 03:44

A law is passed limiting the free speech rights of high school students. A group of teachers brings a case before the Supreme Court, challenging the law on the grounds that it violates the students First Amendment rights. What is the Supreme Court most likely to do in this case? (A) refuse to hear the case because the individuals bringing the case before it do not have standing (B) hear the case and make a determination about the constitutionality of the law (C) hear the case if four of the nine justices believe it has merits (D) refuse to hear the case because it is a "political question"

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Answer: the correct answer is A) refuse to hear the case because the individuals bringing the case before it do not have standing

Explanation:

Standing is the ability of a party to bring a lawsuit in court based upon their stake in the outcome. A party seeking to demonstrate standing must be able to show the court sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged.