Understanding First Amendment Freedoms

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What is the primary purpose of the First Amendment's protection of freedom of speech?

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To ensure open discourse and the exchange of ideas in a democratic society

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What does the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibit?

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The government from establishing an official religion

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Which of the following is NOT protected under freedom of speech? Symbolic speech, Incitement to violence, Artistic expression, Unpopular opinions

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Incitement to violence

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What does the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment protect?

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The right to practice religion freely

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What is the role of freedom of the press in a democracy?

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To operate independently and hold those in power accountable

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Which of the following is a permissible regulation of assemblies?

• Prohibiting assemblies based on their content
• Requiring permits for large gatherings
• Suppressing assemblies that criticize the government
• Allowing assemblies only in remote areas

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Requiring permits for large gatherings

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What is the primary function of the right to petition?

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To allow citizens to request changes or express grievances to the government

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How has the digital age impacted the right to petition?

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It has expanded the reach and impact of petitions

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What is a challenge faced by freedom of speech in the digital age?

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Balancing individual expression with societal harm

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The fact that speech, press, religion, assembly and petition are the FIRST civil liberties listed in the First Amendment matches WHICH of the following analogies?

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The framers were acting like parents who were trying to prevent their children and future generations from suffering from the abuses of the past.