We the People Unit 5

What part of the First Amendment deals with freedom of expression?

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech and press

• The right to a fair trial

• Protection against unreasonable searches

Under what conditions might a public school principal have the right to censor a school-sponsored newspaper?

• If the content is too long

• If the content is disruptive or inappropriate

• If the principal dislikes the content

• If the newspaper is not popular

Would you support an amendment allowing voluntary prayer in public schools? Why or why not?

• Yes, because it promotes religious freedom

• No, because it violates the separation of church and state

• Yes, because it is already allowed

• No, because it is unnecessary

Should public schools be permitted to close for Christmas? Why or why not?

• Yes, because it is a national holiday

• No, because it favors one religion

• Yes, because everyone celebrates it

• No, because it is not important

How might the United States be different today if we had an official national religion?

• There would be more religious freedom

• There would be less religious diversity

• Everyone would be happier

• There would be no change

What are some historical restrictions on voting rights in the United States?

• Age and citizenship

• Race, gender, and property ownership

• Education level

• Employment status

How have various groups won the right to vote in the United States?

• Through protests and amendments

• By moving to different states

• By paying a fee

• By writing letters

Why did it take so long for women to win suffrage in the United States?

• Women were not interested in voting

• There was strong opposition to change

• Women were not educated

• It was not a priority

Why was federal government action necessary to gain voting rights for some groups?

• States were already granting rights

• States were not enforcing equal rights

• It was easier for the federal government

• It was a tradition

What restrictions, if any, should states be able to place on voting rights?

• Age and residency requirements

• Race and gender restrictions

• Education and income levels

• Employment status