The Bill of Rights, First Amendment, and Free Speech

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution

• A bill passed by Congress to establish new rights

• A list of all the bills passed by Congress

• A document that outlines the responsibilities of the government

What is the First Amendment?

• An amendment to the United States Constitution that protects the right to bear arms

• An amendment to the United States Constitution that establishes the separation of powers between the three branches of government

• An amendment to the United States Constitution that protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government

• An amendment to the United States Constitution that limits the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government

What does freedom of speech protect in the United States?

• The right to say anything, anytime, and anywhere

• The right to express your opinions without government interference

• The right to make false statements about others without consequences

• The right to promote hate speech

Which of the following is an example of protected speech under the First Amendment?

• Making threats of violence against someone

• Inciting a riot

• Shouting "fire" in a crowded theater when there is no fire

• Peacefully protesting government policies

Can freedom of speech be limited?

• No

• Yes

• Sometime

• Only in extreme cases