Bill of Rights: FIRST AMENDMENT

The freedom to think and act without government interference

• Slander

• Civil Liberties

• Federalism

• Censorship

Which of the following is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment?

• Provoking a riot

• Criticizing the government

• Remaining silent when arrested

• Telling lies about someone

If freedom of assembly were not a protected right, American citizens would be unable to

• Join political groups that promote new social policies

• Trust newspapers to print the truth about their leaders

• Write letters criticizing government policies

• Give public speeches filled with lies about the president

Protecting the rights and freedoms of American citizens is _________________.

• the purpose of the 1st amendment
• the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
• the purpose of the 10th amendment  
• the purpose of the Bill of Rights

Which of the following is an example of the 1st amendment in real life?

• Turning away soldiers who try to live in your home during a time of war.
• Having a trial with a jury
• Reading a newspaper article which presents two sides of a issue
• Protesting an issue with violent behavior

Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?

• Right to an education
• Freedom of press
• Right to bear arms
• Right to privacy 

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

• Declaration of Independence
• The US Constitution
• The Articles of Confederation
• The English Bill of Rights

• 1st Amendment
• 2nd Amendment
• 3rd Amendment
• 4th Amendment

• 1st Amendment
• 2nd Amendment
• 7th Amendment
• 4th Amendment

Preventing the publication of news is called...

• prior restraint

• primary restraint

• previous restraint

• preliminary restraint