Understanding the First Amendment Rights

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What is the definition of civil liberty?

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The freedom to think and act without government interference

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What does the term "civil" refer to in the context of the First Amendment?

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Having to do with citizens

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What is free speech?

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The right to say our ideas in public or private, without fear of punishment by the government

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What is censorship?

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Banning printed materials or films due to offensive ideas they contain

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What is a petition?

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A formal request for action

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What is slander?

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Spoken lies about someone

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What is libel?

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Printing lies about someone

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What is a restriction?

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A limit placed on something.

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Which of the following is NOT protected by the First Amendment? Free speech, Slander, Petition, Civil liberty

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Slander

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Which of the following is an example of censorship?
- Allowing a controversial book to be published
- Banning a movie because it contains offensive ideas
- Encouraging public debate on a sensitive topic
- Supporting free speech in public forums

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Banning a movie because it contains offensive ideas