Freedom Of Speech & Press Quiz

The First Amendment guarantees individuals the right to express their opinions freely, including criticism of the government

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of speech protected under the First Amendment?

• A defamatory statement about a public figure

• A protest that turns violent

• A newspaper publishing a critical article about government policies

• A person yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater.

The First Amendment only protects speech that is peaceful and does not incite harm or violence

• True

• False

Which of the following describes the concept of Prior Restraint?

• The media censoring harmful speech on its own

• The government preventing speech before it is published

• The government banning speech after it has been published

• Citizens choosing whether or not to speak

Slander is protected under the First Amendment as a form of free speech

• True

• False

What is Symbolic Speech?

• Speech that causes immediate danger to public safety

• Writing articles to inform the public

• Speech that is protected by defamation laws

• Making gestures or actions that convey a message, such as burning a flag in protest

The government can limit freedom of speech if it presents a “clear and present danger” to national security.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of Prior Restraint being applied?

• A journalist reports on a court case after the trial has ended

• A person writes a satirical article about a politician

• A speaker criticizes the government at a public rally

• A government agency orders a newspaper to stop publishing a story before it is printed

The Free Press Clause of the First Amendment ensures that news outlets can report freely without government interference, except in extreme cases like national security threats

• True

• False

Which of the following is true about the concept of Defamation in relation to freedom of speech?

• Defamation only applies to private individuals, not public figures

• Defamation is always protected by the First Amendment

• Defamation refers to false statements that damage someone's reputation, and it is not protected by the First Amendment

• Defamation is a form of symbolic speech