Civics Chapter 4 Lesson 1

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

• telling lies about someone

• criticizing the government

• remaining silent when arrested

• provoking a riot

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

• join political groups

• give public speeches filled with lies about the president.

• trust newspapers to print the truth about their leaders.

• write letters criticizing government policies.

First Amendment freedoms are

• unlimited in the United States.

• only for people who are registered voters.

• civil liberties given to every American citizen.

• shared by people all over the world.

The First Amendment protects 5 basic freedoms

• true

• false

Slander is printing lies about someone

• true

• false

Libel is speaking lies about someone.

• true

• false

The right to bear arms is protected by the First Amendment.

• true

• false

Freedom of Religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition are all protected by the First Amendment.

• true

• false

The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution are called the Billof Rights.

• true

• false

The bill of Rights states the government cannot take away your civil liberties.

• true

• false