Civics-Ch. 4 Lesson 1 & 2

The First Amendment protects five basic freedoms.

• Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition the Government

• Liberty, Justice, Equality, Speech, Petition

• Religion, Equality, Justice, Assembly, Press

• Speech, Liberty, Justice, Petition, Assembly

What does free speech include according to the First Amendment?

• Only written words

• Words spoken in meetings, conversations, speeches and lectures. It also included words spoken in radio and TV and broadcasts.

• Only radio broadcasts

• Only television broadcasts

The Bill of Rights refers to "The Press" today as:

• Only newspapers

• Radio, television, and internet

• Only television

• Only internet

What right does the First Amendment protect regarding gatherings?

• The right to gather in groups for any reason, as long as the groups are peaceful

• The right to gather in groups for any reason, regardless of peace

• The right to gather in groups only for religious purposes

• The right to gather in groups only for political purposes

What is the purpose of the right to petition according to the First Amendment?

• To express ourselves to the government

• To express ourselves to the media

• To express ourselves to the public

• To express ourselves to businesses

The First Amendment was never intended to allow citizens to do whatever they please.

• The rights of one person must be balanced against the rights of others

• The rights of one person are more important than others

• The rights of the government are more important than individuals

• The rights of individuals are more important than the government

• What is the Second Amendment?

• The Second Amendment allows for the regulation of arms by the government.
• The Second Amendment guarantees freedom of speech.
• The Second Amendment abolishes the right to bear arms.
• • It gives the right to bear arms, was written when state militias were made up of a small army of people who served as soldiers when needed.

The Fourth Amendment Protects:

• The right to a speedy trial by jury.
• The right to bear arms without restrictions.
• The right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. No officer of the government can search a person's property or take his or her possessions at will.

• The right to free speech in all circumstances.

The Fifth Amendment States:

• The Fifth Amendment allows for double jeopardy.
• The Fifth Amendment mandates a speedy trial.
• The Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
• The Fifth Amendment states that no one can be tried for a serious crime without indictment. It prevents putting people on trial more than once for the same crime and also protects an accused person's right to remain silent.

The Sixth Amendment Requires:

• That a person be told the charges against them are and that the accused be allowed a trial by jury.

• The right to a trial by jury only in civil cases.
• The right to a private trial without a jury.
• The right to unlimited legal counsel regardless of circumstances.