Amendment

Select the correct definition for "Free Speech"./Seleccione la definición correcta de "Libertad de Expresión".

• The right to travel anywhere you want./El derecho a viajar a cualquier lugar que desee.

• The right to say or write what you want./El derecho a decir o escribir lo que quieras.

• To dress anyway you want./Para vestirte como quieras.

• To go to school whenever you want./Para ir a la escuela cuando quieras.

A protester burns a national flag during a peaceful rally to oppose government policies. Is this considered protected speech under the First Amendment?

• Yes, it is protected speech.

• No, it is not protected speech.

• Only if the protester obtained a permit.

• Only if it was done on private property.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

A group of students at a public high school wear T-shirts with controversial slogans. The school asks them to change, citing potential disruption. Does this violate their First Amendment rights?

• Yes, the school is violating their rights.

• No, schools can restrict speech to maintain order.

• Yes, but only if the slogans are political.

• No, students have no free speech rights in schools.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

A local artist creates a painting that depicts the flag in a way that some find offensive. A community group demands the artwork be removed. What should happen?

• The artwork must be removed immediately.

• The artist’s rights are protected under free speech.

• The group can sue the artist for defamation.

• The decision depends on the government’s opinion.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1B

An individual burns a flag outside a government building without a permit. The city fines them for violating permit laws. Is this lawful?

• Yes, because the act violated local laws.

• No, because flag burning is protected free speech.

• Yes, but only if they were warned first.

• No, local laws cannot override free speech protections.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1B

A filmmaker releases a movie that features scenes of a flag burning. Lawmakers propose a ban on the film. Would this be constitutional?

• Yes, because the scenes are offensive.

• No, the First Amendment protects the film.

• Yes, if the film incites violence.

• No, only if the flag burning was real.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

A college student posts a video online where they burn a flag as part of a class project. The university expels the student. Is this legal?

• Yes, universities can set their own policies.

• No, this violates the student’s free speech rights.

• Yes, if the video incited violence.

• No, only if it was part of a public protest.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1B

A law is passed banning all acts of flag desecration, regardless of the intent. Is this law constitutional?

• Yes, because it protects national symbols.

• No, it violates the First Amendment.

• Yes, but only if Congress votes unanimously.

• No, unless the Supreme Court overturns precedent.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

What is the primary purpose of an amendment in a legal document?

• To introduce new laws

• To modify existing provisions

• To repeal the entire document

• To summarize the document

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'amendment' correctly?

• The amendment of the cake was delicious.

• She proposed an amendment to the contract.

• He amendment the book with a new chapter.

• The amendment was a beautiful painting.