Freedom of Religion
What does freedom of religion mean?
Freedom of religion means that people can practice any religion they choose, or none at all, without interference from government.
What does freedom of speech mean?
Freedom of speech means that people have the right to express their opinions and ideas without fear of government censorship or punishment.
What does freedom press mean?
The right to publish and disseminate information, thoughts, and opinions without restraint or censorship.
What does freedom of assembly mean?
The right to gather peacefully with others. Things like meetings, protests, social events, all without interference from the government.
What's the most popular fruit in the world?
Bananas
What are the two clauses that go with this First Amendment?
The Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause.
Can freedom of speech be legally limited?
Yes, in certain cases.
Can the government censor a newspaper before it publishes a story?
No
Can freedom of assembly be limted?
Yes, it can be limited.
What type of food is a croissant?
Pastry
What does the Establishment Clause do?
It prohibits the government from establishing/favoring a specific religion.
Name at least three different types of speech protected under the First Amendment.
Pure Speech, Symbolic Speech, Commercial Speech, Political Speech, Hate speech, and Obscene Speech.
What is prior restraint?
When the government stops a story from being published ahead of time.
For which reasons can freedom of assembly be limted?
Reasons such as public safety, health, and order, as long as the restrictions are content-neutral.
What is the primary ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
What does the Free Exercise Clause do?
It protects the right to freely practice one's chosen religion.
What is the clear and present danger test?
A rule to see if someone’s words are so dangerous that they could cause real trouble right away.
What is the Pentagon Papers case?
New York Times Co. v. United States, allowed the press to publish classified documents about the Vietnam War. This reinforces protections against prior restraint.
What is the clear and present danger test?
Allows the government to restrict freedoms, including assembly, if the exercise of these rights poses an immediate threat to public safety.
What's the primary ingredient in a traditional Caesar salad dressing?
Anchovies
True or False:
A person can claim ANY action is protected under the First Amendment if it is part of their religious practice.
False
True or False:
The First Amendment of the US Constitution protects ALL speech, no matter what it is.
False.
True or False:
A journalist is not allowed to legally break the law to get information for a story.
True
True or False:
Private property is always available for individuals to exercise their right to freedom of assembly without the property owner's consent.
False.
What counrty did French Fries originate from?
Belgium