Freedom of Speech

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.  Which amendment is this?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which case set the precedent for you to protest at school

• Schenck v US

• Texas v Johnson

• Tinker v Des Moines

Why is protecting the right to freedom of expression important?

• promotes individual growth and human dignity

• can incite violence against government

• allows for creation of religion

• right to bear arms

Freedom of Speech is recognized as absolute and cannot be limited by the government

• True

• False

Why was Schenck's speech considered a clear and present danger to the US

• He tried to get people to refuse to join the army if drafted and there was a war going on

• He incited people to overthrow the government

• he led a huge march blocking streets for hours

_____________is unspoken speech but is still protected

• Implied

• Hate speech

• symbolic

What war was protested by the Tinker kids?

• World War I

• World War 2

• Vietnam War

True or false

Flag burning is protected by the Constitution

• True

• False

Freedom of speech is important because it allows individuals to:

• Express their opinions without fear of censorship

• Control the media

• Limit the rights of others

• Avoid responsibility for their words

Which of the following rights do you think is most important?

• Right to free speech

• Right to privacy

• Right to education

• Right to equality