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Understanding Free Speech in the U.S.

Authored by Pilar White

English

9th - 12th Grade

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Understanding Free Speech in the U.S.
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the First Amendment protect your speech from?

Social media platforms

The government

Your employer

Your family

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Hate speech

Political speech

Commercial speech

Symbolic speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is symbolic speech protected under the First Amendment?

Only on public property

Yes, always

No, never

Yes, if it has political content

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Political speech

Speech inciting immediate violence

Speech criticizing the government

Commercial speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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