Which Supreme Court case upheld convictions of Communist Party leaders under the Smith Act in 1951?
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Correct answer: Dennis v. United States
Dennis v. United States upheld the convictions of Communist Party leaders under the Smith Act. The Court accepted limits on speech when the government claimed a serious danger of revolutionary activity.
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