Quiz on Freedom of Speech

Which democratic ideal dates back to Ancient Greece and revolves around the right of expression without government restraint?

• Right to Privacy

• Right to Bear Arms

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to Vote

In which year was the First Amendment adopted as part of The Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution?

• 1789

• 1776

• 1791

• 1803

What does the Ancient Greek word 'parrhesia' mean?

• Freedom of Religion

• Right to Privacy

• Right to Bear Arms

• Free Speech

Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

• Article 15

• Article 25

• Article 19

• Article 22

What is the purpose of the Internal Security Act 1960 in Malaysia?

• To promote free speech

• To combat Communist activity

• To protect wildlife

• To regulate the stock market

Which Act in Malaysia governs the publishing and usage of printing presses?

• Internal Security Act 1960

• Defamation Act 1957

• Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984

• Sedition Act 1948

What type of defamation occurs when words are expressed in a permanent form?

• Slander

• Libel

• Perjury

• Contempt

What was the purpose of the Sedition Act 1948 in Malaysia?

• To promote free speech

• To combat Communist activity

• To protect wildlife

• To regulate the stock market