AP Gov First Amendment Quiz

Which of the following is NOT protected under the freedom of speech?

• Political speech

• Obscenity

• Symbolic speech

• Commercial speech

The Establishment Clause prohibits the government from:

• Taxing religious institutions

• Establishing an official religion

• Allowing prayer in schools

• Interfering with religious practices

Which case is most associated with the concept of "clear and present danger" as a limitation on free speech?

• Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District

• New York Times Co. v. United States

• Schenck v. United States

• Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

The Free Exercise Clause protects:

• The right to believe in any religion or none at all

• The government's ability to establish a national religion

• The right to use illegal drugs in religious ceremonies

• The right to ignore laws that conflict with religious beliefs

Prior restraint refers to:

• The punishment of speech after it has occurred

• Government action that prevents speech or publication before it occurs

• The restraint of trade through speech

• Limitations on speech due to national security concerns

The right to assemble is guaranteed by the First Amendment, but this right:

• Can be limited at the government's discretion

• Is absolute and cannot be limited

• Can be limited if the assembly is violent or threatens public safety

• Only applies to indoor gatherings

The right to petition the government is important because it:

• Allows citizens to express opinions and seek remedies to grievances

• Grants citizens the ability to change the Constitution

• Lets citizens vote directly on laws and policies

• Provides a means to impeach government officials

Which of the following is a limitation on the freedom of the press?

• The requirement to publish all viewpoints equally

• The prohibition of broadcasting false information that harms someone's reputation

• The obligation to reveal sources upon government request

• Unlimited access to government documents

Symbolic speech, such as burning the flag, is protected under the First Amendment because:

• It is considered a form of political speech

• It does not convey any specific message

• It is not harmful to others

• The government cannot regulate actions

The Lemon Test is used to assess:

• The legality of state funding for religious schools

• Whether a law establishes a religion

• The appropriateness of religious monuments on public land

• All of the above