First Amendment Flashcard

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Which of the following freedoms is NOT protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech,
Freedom of religion,
Freedom of the press,
Right to bear arms

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Right to bear arms

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What does the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment prohibit?

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Creating a state-sponsored religion

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The Supreme Court decision in *Engel v. Vitale* (1962) ruled that: Schools must provide time for voluntary prayer, Teachers may lead prayers in public schools, Students have the right to wear religious symbols in school, School-sponsored prayer violates the Establishment Clause

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School-sponsored prayer violates the Establishment Clause

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In *Tinker v. Des Moines* (1969), the Supreme Court ruled that students have a right to symbolic speech, such as wearing armbands, in school.

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Students have a right to symbolic speech, such as wearing armbands, in school

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Which type of speech is NOT protected under the First Amendment? Criticism of the government, Peaceful protest, Artistic expression, Incitement to violence

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Incitement to violence

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The 'clear and present danger' test relates to which type of speech?

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Speech that incites harm or violence

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Which of the following is a limitation on the freedom of the press? Reporting on government activities, Criticizing public officials, Printing opinions on political candidates, Publishing classified information that endangers national security

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Publishing classified information that endangers national security

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The right to petition the government allows citizens to:

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Protest against unconstitutional laws or policies

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Which of the following is an example of the freedom to assemble? Writing a letter to a newspaper editor, Posting opinions on social media, Publishing political satire, Participating in a peaceful protest march

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Participating in a peaceful protest march

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Which of the following actions would likely be protected under the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment? Refusing to pay taxes for religious reasons, Using religion as a defense for breaking criminal laws, Prohibiting others from practicing their religion, Choosing not to work on a religious holiday

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Choosing not to work on a religious holiday