Understanding Free Speech in the U.S.

What is the primary reason for having freedom of speech?

• To criticize the government publicly

• To share personal opinions on social media

• To advertise products and services

• To make jokes about historical figures

Who does the First Amendment protect your speech from?

• Social media platforms

• The government

• Your employer

• Your family

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Which type of speech receives the strongest protection under the First Amendment?

• Hate speech

• Political speech

• Commercial speech

• Symbolic speech

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What was the significant case that set the final decision on political speech?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Brandenburg v. Ohio

• Roe v. Wade

Is symbolic speech protected under the First Amendment?

• Only on public property

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Yes, if it has political content

Can hate speech be prosecuted as a crime?

• Only if it's on the internet

• Yes, always

• No, it's always protected

• Yes, if it involves vandalism or trespassing

What kind of speech is not protected by the First Amendment?

• Political speech

• Speech inciting immediate violence

• Speech criticizing the government

• Commercial speech

What are 'fighting words' considered under the First Amendment?

• Protected speech

• Not protected speech

• Commercial speech

• Symbolic speech

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What does the First Amendment not protect you from?

• Historical documents

• Private action

• Government action

• International law

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that a public school teacher's speech was protected?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Pickering v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Tinker v. Des Moines