Civil Liberties Review

In order for the government to punish speech advocating illegal activity or violence, they must prove my speech will likely lead to...

• "Clear and present danger"

• "Mass hysteria among the people"

• "Imminent lawless action"

• "Public distrust in the government"

Which of the following cases prohibited school officials from restricting a student's symbolic speech unless the speech would cause a "substantial disruption" to the school's mission and operation?

• Bethel v. Fraser

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• Morse v. Frederick

• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

Which of the following scenarios best describes a civil rights violation, rather than a civil liberties violation?

• The Justice Department attempts to use prior restraint to censor a news article criticizing the president.

• A sales company refuses to hire an applicant who uses a wheelchair, saying they want someone "quick on their feet."

• A man who filmed himself burning the American flag is sentenced to 30 days in jail.

• A suspect accused of a felony is not read his Miranda Rights before police questioning.

Which of the following sections of the Constitution forbids the government from creating an official state religion or favoring any one religion over others?

• Free Exercise Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Establishment Clause

• Commerce Clause

A man who is fined for preaching (spreading religious teachings) in a public park would most likely argue that the government is violating...

• The Establishment Clause

• Prior restraint

• His right to use "symbolic speech"

• The Free Exercise Clause

Which of the following examples of speech could be legally punished or restricted by the government?

• Burning the American flag

• A newspaper article exposing corruption in the governor's office.

• Seditious speech

• A student wears a blue and yellow armband to class every day in support of Ukraine

(Unprotected) speech that is intended to destroy a person's reputation or character?

• Symbolic Speech

• Defamatory Speech

• Seditious Speech

• Pure Speech

The U.S. Bill of Rights famously guarantees many of our...

• Civil liberties

• Voting rights

• Civil rights

• Grievances against the King of Great Britain

Which amendment has been used by the Supreme Court to apply the First Amendment's guarantees of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press to the state governments?

• The Ninth Amendment

• The Tenth Amendment

• The Thirteenth Amendment

• The Fourteenth Amendment