What does this timeline show about the role of the Supreme Court in defining
limits on free speech?
1914: World War I begins.
1917: Charles Schenck distributes pamphlets encouraging U.S. men to
resist serving in the military.
1919: The Supreme Court rules that Schenck's action is not protected
because it poses a clear and present danger" to safety

O A. It shows that the Supreme Court can only limit free speech in
ways that are already written in the Constitution.

OB. It shows that the Supreme Court cannot limit free speech unless
Congress agrees

O C. It shows that the Supreme Court can set new rules for free speech
if the Court feels circumstances require it.

OD. It shows that the Supreme Court is empowered to speak on behalf
of the nation.

Considering the available options, this timeline shows the role of the Supreme Court in defining limits on free speech to be that:

"The Supreme Court can set new rules for free speech if the Court feels circumstances require it."

This is because the situation or circumstance at the time of World War I showed that free speech is only allowed when it does not affect the generality of the nation.

While this is not specifically defined in the U.S. Constitution, the Supreme Court as the Interpreter of law or Constitution, in this case, shows that they have the jurisdiction to interpret laws or set new rules for certain laws or rights in a way that defines or relates to the moment.

Hence, in this case, it is concluded that the correct answer is option C.

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