Understanding the First Amendment Rights

What is the definition of civil liberty?

• The right to vote in elections

• The freedom to think and act without government interference

• The ability to own property

• The right to a fair trial

What does the term "civil" refer to in the context of the First Amendment?

• Relating to military affairs

• Having to do with citizens

• Concerning religious practices

• Pertaining to economic policies

What is free speech?

• The right to vote in public elections

• The right to say our ideas in public or private, without fear of punishment by the government

• The ability to travel freely within the country

• The right to a fair trial

What is censorship?

• Allowing all forms of media to be published without restriction

• Banning printed materials or films due to offensive ideas they contain

• Encouraging diverse opinions in media

• Promoting government-approved messages

What is a petition?

• A formal request for action

• A type of protest

• A legal document

• A public speech

What is slander?

• Printing lies about someone

• Spoken lies about someone

• A type of legal defense

• A form of artistic expression

What is libel?

• Printing lies about someone

• Spoken lies about someone

• A type of legal defense

• A form of artistic expression

What is a restriction?

• A complete ban on an activity

• A limit placed on something

• An encouragement to do something

• A type of reward

Which of the following is NOT protected by the First Amendment?

• Free speech

• Slander

• Petition

• Civil liberty

Which of the following is an example of censorship?

• Allowing a controversial book to be published

• Banning a movie because it contains offensive ideas

• Encouraging public debate on a sensitive topic

• Supporting free speech in public forums