The 1st Amendment Outside of School
The 1st Amendment in School - Part 1
The 1st Amendment in School - Part 2
The Constitution
Early U.S. History
100
The creation of music and art are guaranteed under the freedom of:
The Freedom of Speech includes the creation of music and art.
100
Are you allowed to wear a rainbow bracelet in school to show that you support LGBTQ rights?
Yes, your freedom of speech includes both symbols and clothing.
100
Can students get in trouble if they don't stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance?
No. This would violate their freedom of speech to hold political viewpoints. This also violates some religious beliefs that prohibit non-religious pledges.
100
What is an Amendment?
A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
100
The American colonies were under the control of what European nation?
Great Britain
200
Are you allowed to go door to door and hand out written material about your religion?
Yes. Your freedom of speech allows you to go door to door and share your opinions. Unless the residents have posted a signed that says that they don't want you to do so. Also, under your freedom of religion, the government can NOT stop you from spreading or promoting your religion.
200
A student needs to leave school during 3rd period so that they can go pray during a religious holiday. Would this be an excused absence?
Yes. Students can be excused from some school activities if they conflict with their religious beliefs.
200
Schools can limit your 1st Amendment rights because:
The purpose of school is education and maintaining a non-disruptive educational environment is essential.
200
The first 10 Amendments are known as the:
The Bill of Rights.
200
What was the Boston Tea Party?
An event where American Colonists protested taxation without representation by throwing large amounts of British tea into the Boston Harbor.
300
How come you are NOT allowed to meet up with other people inside a mall and hold up signs that protest against businesses?
Most malls are privately owned places. The freedom of speech generally only applies to public space.
300
The dress code says that students are not allowed to wear hats or hoods. So why would some students be allowed to wear this?
Public schools can NOT stop students from wearing religious symbols including religious clothing. This woman is wearing a "Hijab" which is a piece of Islamic religious clothing.
300
Public schools can teach about the influences of religion in history, literature and philosophy. But, they can NOT:
Public schools can NOT promote religious beliefs or practices as part of the curriculum.
300
Explain the Establishment Clause in your own words:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion"
The U.S. Government can NOT make any law to create or promote any religion.
300
SPLIT POINTS - (100 PER ANSWER)
In the Declaration of Independence, what are our 3 unalienable rights?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
400
DOUBLE POINTS!! - 2 ANSWERS (400 EACH):
Someone makes a post on Facebook that says, "Muslims are terrorists who should be killed".
Why is Facebook allowed to remove this person's post and their account?
1) Because Facebook is a private company, 1st Amendment rights don't apply to its content.
2) U.S. courts have ruled that freedom of speech can be limited if the speech threatens people or inspires others to use violence.
400
Easter is a religious holiday, so how come public schools can have Easter-egg making activities?
Over the years, some religious activities have also become secular (non-religious) activities that many people from many different backgrounds participate in. These activities don't specifically promote any any religious meaning.
400
For the school newsletter, a student writes a story that describes sexual conduct. Why can the school stop the story from being published in the school newsletter?
Your freedom of speech can be limited when it includes sexually explicit language.
400
Explain the Exercise Clause for the freedom of religion.
The government can NOT make any law to keep people from practicing any religion that they want.
400
SPLIT POINTS - (200 PER ANSWER)
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government? And when should people overthrow a government?
1) To protect its citizens' rights.
2) When the government fails to secure/protect its citizens' rights.
500
DOUBLE POINTS!! - 2 ANSWERS (500 EACH):
Someone who identifies as homosexual dies. Outside their funeral, church members protest homosexuality by shouting chants and holding signs that say "homosexuality is a sin". Courts have ruled that this type of protest is protected under the 1st Amendment. Why?
1) The protesters are expressing their religious views but are not exactly promoting violence.
2) Unpopular and/or offensive opinions are still protected under the 1st Amendment's freedom of speech.
500
TRIPLE POINTS!!! - 3 PART ANSWER. (500 EACH!)
Students can make a Bible club and have activities in school as long as which 3 conditions are met?
1) The activities must take place during non-school hours.
2) School officials can NOT be involved in organizing or running the club.
3) The school must make its facilities available to all other student groups on an equal basis.
500
If public schools have to respect students' freedom of religion, how come students are NOT allowed to hand out Bibles during school?
During school times, when other students are required to be there, handing out Bibles would infringe upon other students' rights to not worship any religion at all.
500
Explain this 1st Amendment protection in your own words:
"Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom... to petition the Government for a redress of grievances".
The government can NOT make any law to keep people from asking the government to hear their complaints.
500
How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
To pay for the war, and to pay to for armies to stay and protect the Colonies, Great Britain decided to tax the Colonies. The Colonists were mad that they were being taxed, and that they were being taxed without representation in Parliament.