Freedom of Religion
Which amendment to the constitution guarantees freedom of religion?
First amendment
What is pure speech
What is prior restraint?
Censorship of information before it is published
What is picketing
What state is the city of Houston in?
Texas
What is the establishment clause?
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion (no favoritism)
What is symbolic speech?
Using actions and symbols instead of words to express opinions or thoughts
Why is freedom of press important?
So the public holds the government accountable and open for government influence
What is freedom of assembly?
The right to hold public meetings and form associations without interference by the government (open meetings of people)
Florida
Prohibits government from interfering with free exercise of religion rights.
What is seditious speech?
Speech that promotes or encourages violence/ the overthrow of a government
To isolate something
Examples of freedom of assembly
Protests, political speeches, meet ups with other people (causal conversations)
What is the biggest state in the US?
Texas
What is the separation of church and state?
What is the bad tendency doctrine
A test that allowed restrictions on freedom of speech if a form of speech has a purpose to cause illegal things/ activity
What is a gag order
A case that cannot be discussed or published about until the trial is no longer active (finished)
Cannot cause violence or disturbance of peace (anything that would result in violence/ threat of safety)
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
T or F: Only non-religious schools are allowed in the US
False
What is the preferred position doctrine?
A standard on rights where some freedoms are better protected than others
What are shield laws?
The ability to conceal a sources identity
T or F: Police or government can arrest citizens for picketing out in public
False
What is the capital of the US?
Washington D.C