Ch. 6 L. 1 Study Guide

Definition: The freedom to think and act without government interference

or fear of unfair treatment

Definition: The freedom to say our opinions without fear or

being stopped or punished by government

Definition: The banning of printed materials or films due to

alarming or offensive ideas

Definition: A formal request for government action usually sent as a letter

Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone’s reputation

Written untruths that are harmful to someone’s reputation

Define the Establishment Clause

• Separation of Religion and Country

• Separation of Church and State

• Separation of people and the government

• Separation of Church and Politics

Is speaking bad about the government protected by the first amendment?

Yes or No?

• Yes

• No

Is “We can protest peacefully” assembly or association?

Is “We can form different clubs and political parties” assembly or association?