First Amendment Quiz Civics

What does freedom of press allow?

Americans to express themselves in print as well as in speech.

What are the limits on freedom of speech

Any language that incites violence in one person or a group of people can not be used.

What does the establishment clause state?

Congress cannot establish an official religion.

What does freedom of religion prohibit?

Congress from establishing an official religion in the United States

name the 5 freedoms of the first amendment

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

What are the issues surrounding freedom of press?

Lies can not be spread that harm a person's reputation.

What are the issues surrounding freedom of petition?

People may petition the government for things that it does not have control over.

What are the issues concerning freedom of religion?

People will be treated differently due to religious beliefs.

What does this statement mean - The First Amendment was never intended to allow Americans to do whatever they please?

The Founders intended to protect the individual rights and provide for the safety and well-being of citizens. Citizens should use civil liberties responsibly. Civil liberties should not interfere with the rights of others.

Why has the Supreme Court decided that limits on our First Amendment freedoms may be justified?

The safety and security of Americans may justify limits on First Amendment freedoms.

What are the issues surrounding freedom of speech?

You may not spread lies that harm a person's reputation.

What does petition mean?

a formal request. Often, we use the word to refer to a specific kind of document.

What does freedom of petition guarantee?

all Americans the right to petition the government.

What does free exercise do?

allows Americans to believe what they choose.

What are the limits on freedom of assembly?

any meeting that is not peaceful is not allowed.

What are the limits on freedom of petition?

any type of petition related to overthrowing the government is not allowed.

Why was freedom of religion included in the first amendment?

because early colonists came to America to escape religious persecution.

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

civil liberties

What does freedom of speech cover?

face to face discussions, phone conversations, lectures, and radio broadcasts.

What does freedom of assembly imply?

freedom of association

What is freedom of speech also called?

freedom of expression.

What does freedom of assembly protect?

our right to gather in groups for any reason, so long as the assemblies are peaceful.

What are the issues surrounding freedom of assembly?

peaceful demonstrations can turn violent.

What is a libel?

printed lies

What does slander mean?

spoken lies.

What does the Bill of Rights Place?

strict limits on how the national government can use its power over the people.

What does freedom of press ensure?

that the American people are exposed to a wide variety of viewpoints.

What does freedom of speech guarantee?

that we can say what is on our minds.

What does freedom of religion protect?

the freedom of Americans to practice their faith as the wish.

What are civil liberties?

the freedoms we have to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair treatment.

What are the limits on freedom of press?

the government can not practice censorship. It can not ban printed materials or films merely because they contain alarming or offensive ideas. Can't censor information before it is published or broadcast.

The limits of freedom of religion

the government may not favor one religion over another.