The Bill of Rights

Which is NOT true of Freedom of Religion?

• Congress can establish an official religion in the U.S.

• The government cannot favor one religion over another.

• Many colonists came to America seeking religious freedom.

• People can practice their faith as they wish.

Which is NOT true about Freedom of Speech?

• The Supreme Court ruled that "speech" can also mean art or clothing.

• Criticizing the government is not allowed.

• You cannot spread lies that harm a person's reputation.

• TV broadcasts, radio, and Internet communications are protected.

Which is NOT true about Freedom of the Press?

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

• The government can censor or ban printed materials that contain alarming ideas.

• It includes many sources of media such as radio, TV, books, and newspapers.

• Americans can express themselves in print as well as speech.

Which is NOT true about Freedom of Assembly?

• assemblies must remain peaceful

• Governments cannot make rules about when and where meetings or rallies are held.

• People can join clubs, unions, and other organizations.

• The 1st amendment protects our right to gather in groups for any reason.

Which is NOT true about Freedom to Petition?

• A letter or email written by an individual is not considered a petition.

• The right to petition means the right to express one's ideas to the government.

• You can call, write, or email your local, state, and national representatives to complain about their actions.

• You can request government take action regarding an issue that concerns you.

Which is NOT true about the Bill of Rights?

• it is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• they were added all at once in 1791

• Federalists demanded these protections for citizens

• it helped get the Constitution ratified by the states

There are limitations on our 1st Amendment freedoms.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Check ALL of TRUE statements.

• The rights of the individual come before the rights of the community.

• You are not allowed to speak in a way that leads to criminal activity.

• Spreading lies thar harm a person's repuation is a crime called slander.

• The freedoms we have to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair treatment are called civil liberties.

Which of the following are protected by the first amendment?

• speech

• voting

• religion

• press

• assembly

Spreading lies in printed material is a criminal act called libel.

• TRUE

• FALSE