What is the purpose of an amendment to the Constitution?

Understanding the First Amendment

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To improve, revise, or correct the Constitution
To remove outdated laws
To add new states to the union
To change the President's powers
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of the press
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Freedom of religion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why was freedom of religion important to the founding fathers?
They wanted to establish a national religion
They wanted to escape countries with enforced religions
They wanted to control religious practices
They wanted to promote atheism
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the freedom of speech and assembly allow citizens to do?
Own property
Express opinions and gather in groups
Vote in elections
Travel freely between states
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an exception to the freedom of speech?
Telling lies about people
Protesting peacefully
Criticizing the government
Publishing news articles
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the freedom of the press?
It restricts the publication of certain news
It allows journalists to report without government interference
It allows the government to control the media
It promotes government propaganda
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In countries without freedom of the press, what is a common issue?
Journalists are highly paid
There is no news at all
The government controls what is reported
Journalists can report freely
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