Freedom of Speech
True or False:
The freedom of speech is the first freedom listed in the 1st Amendment.
True
The freedom of speech is the first freedom listed in the 1st Amendment.
True or False:
Can people be fired from their job because of their religion?
False
People can NOT be fired from their job because of their religion.
True or False:
Can a newspaper say negative things about the President of the United States?
True
Newspapers can say negative things about the President of the United States, as long as it aligns with the requirements of free speech.
True or False:
Freedom of assembly can be limited when demonstrations of violence occur.
True
Freedom of assembly can be limited when demonstrations of violence occur.
True or False:
The freedom to petition was included in the 1st Amendment due to instances of King George III repeatedly ignoring petitions from the colonists.
True
The freedom to petition was included in the 1st Amendment due to instances of King George III repeatedly ignoring petitions from the colonists.
True or False:
Obscenity's are protected by the 1st Amendment.
False
Obscenity's are NOT protected by the 1st Amendment.
True or False:
Are students allowed to pray in school?
True
Students allowed to pray in school as long as it does not disrupt learning from occurring.
True or False:
Is social media included in the freedom of press?
True
Social media is included in the freedom of press.
True or False:
The government balances freedom of assembly with protection of the public and communities.
True
The government balances freedom of assembly with protection of the public and communities.
True or False:
Petition is the right to ask government at any level to correct a problem or issue.
True
Petition is the right to ask government at any level to correct a problem or issue.
True or False:
Freedom of speech was established in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution in 1791 along with freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to assemble, and the right to culture.
False
Freedom of speech was established in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution in 1791 along with freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to assemble, and the right to culture.
Culture is not mentioned in the 1st Amendment!
True or False:
Are all aspects of religion protected in the 1st Amendment?
False
Are all aspects of religion protected in the 1st Amendment?
True or False:
Press can blatantly lie about events.
False
Press can NOT blatantly lie about events.
True or False:
Do you need more than one person to assemble?
True
You need more than one person to assemble, otherwise you are not protected under freedom to assemble.
True or False:
Freedom of petition is a right guaranteed by all forms of government.
False
Freedom of petition is NOT guaranteed by all forms of government.
True or False:
U.S Citizens can talk badly about the President without repercussions.
True
U.S Citizens can talk badly about the President without repercussions.
True or False:
U.S citizens have the right to practice any religion.
True
U.S citizens have the right to practice any religion.
True or False:
Do you have to be a journalist to be a member of the press?
False
You do NOT have to be a journalist to be a member of the press.
True or False:
The right of assembly often involves demonstrations, picket-lines, or parades.
True
The right of assembly often involves demonstrations, picket-lines, or parades.
True or False:
Petition is a right that does not require government action.
False
Petition is a right that DOES require government action.
True or False:
Schools may limit a student's free speech rights.
True
Schools may limit a student's free speech rights.
True or False:
The U.S Government has the power to establish a national religion.
False
The U.S Government does NOT have the power to establish a national religion.
True or False:
The government can limit the freedom of the press during a court trial.
True
The government can limit the freedom of the press during a court trial in order to keep the outcome of a trial from being influenced.
True or False:
The freedom of assembly has not helped groups such as suffragists, abolitionists, religious organizations, or labor activists.
False
The freedom of assembly HAS helped groups such as suffragists, abolitionists, religious organizations, or labor activists.
True or False:
There is currently a petition against the government to raise the federal minimum wage.
True
There is currently a petition against the government to raise the federal minimum wage.