Brown vs Entertainment Merchants Association
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On what date was the case argued?

  • March 15th, 2012
  • June 27th, 2011
  • November 2nd, 2010 (correct)
  • February 20th, 2011
  • Who was the petitioner in the case?

    Edmund Brown

    Who was the respondent in the case?

    Entertainment Merchants Association

    The law in California imposed restrictions and labeling requirements on the sale of ________ ________ to minors.

    <p>violent video games</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the procedural history of the case?

    <p>District court found in favor of the video game companies; US Court of Appeals for the 9th circuit affirmed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The issue was whether restricting the sale of violent video games to minors violates the First Amendment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the holding of the court?

    <p>Yes. 7-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the reasoning to the respective legal point:

    <p>Video games communicate ideas and social messages = Similar to protected books, plays, and movies Violent video games did not constitute 'obscenity' = First Amendment protection There was no 'compelling state interest' = Violation of free speech rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who delivered the opinion of the court?

    <p>Justice Scalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Case Overview

    • Argued on November 2nd, 2010, and decided on June 27th, 2011.
    • Involves a challenge to a California law regulating the sale of violent video games to minors.

    Key Parties

    • Petitioner: Edmund Brown, representing the state of California.
    • Respondent: Entertainment Merchants Association, representing the video game industry.

    Facts of the Case

    • California enacted a law that imposed restrictions and labeling on "violent video games" sold to minors.
    • Video game companies filed a lawsuit, asserting the law infringed on First Amendment rights.

    Procedural History

    • The district court ruled in favor of video game companies, declaring the law unconstitutional.
    • The US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upheld the district court's decision.
    • Central question: Does the restriction on selling violent video games to minors violate the First Amendment right to free speech?

    Holding/Conclusion

    • The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the video game companies with a 7-2 majority.

    Reasoning

    • The Court determined video games convey ideas and social messages, similar to protected forms of expression like books, plays, and movies.
    • Violent video games were found not to meet the definition of 'obscenity.'
    • The state did not demonstrate a "compelling interest" that justified the restrictions.

    Court Opinion

    • The opinion was delivered by Justice Antonin Scalia.

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    This quiz covers key details about the Brown vs Entertainment Merchants Association case, including important dates, the participants involved, and relevant facts of the case. Test your knowledge of this significant Supreme Court decision regarding free speech and video game sales.

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