First Amendment

Whenever the U.S. military goes to war (Afghanistan, Iraq, etc.) there are many citizens who gather in Washington, D.C. to protest sending the army to fight in foreign lands.  Which first amendment freedom protects their right to gather peacefully?

• Speech
• Assembly
• Petition
• Press

During the holiday season, Trailside Middle School will not be displaying a cross or other religious symbols across the school.  Which first amendment freedom explains why Trailside does not promote a religion? 

• Assembly
• Speech
• Petition
• Religion

Students in a community improvement club decide to create a section of the school newspaper.  They title the section, "The Top 10 Things We Don't Like About Virginia" to help see how improvements can be made in their community.  Which first amendment allows them to be critical of their state in this presentation

• Petition
• Press
• Assembly
• Religion

9th grade students at Stone Bridge High School miss having recess after lunch, so they decide to create a letter to their principal asking if some recess (Pack Time!) can be added to their schedule.  Which first amendment right allows them to do this?

• Speech
• Assembly
• Petition
• Press

What are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence
• Preamble to the United States Constitution
• Introduction to the United States Constitution

Are the rights listed in the Bill of Rights absolute?

• Yes- You have these rights no matter what.
• No- You may have these rights limited to protect other people.
• No- The President can restrict your rights whenever s/he wants.
• No- If you are accused of a crime, you get no rights at all.

Which amendment incorporated the Bill of Rights to the states?

• 10th
• 13th
• 14th
• 20th

The first amendment protects each of the following liberties EXCEPT

• trial by jury
• speech
• press
• petition

Which clause says the government may not favor one religion over others?

• Establishment Clause
• Free Exercise Clause
• Separation of Church and State Clause
• Prior Restraint

What freedom gives us the right to petition the government for change?

• press
• petition
• assembly
• speech