Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Five fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment are:

• Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest

• Freedom of expression, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• Freedom of speech, religion, association, assembly, and petition

Freedom of speech allows individuals to freely express their opinions.

• Freely express their opinions

• Only think silently

• Perform harmful acts without consequence

• Be restricted by government

The significance of the press being protected under the First Amendment is that it ensures freedom of expression and public access to diverse information.

• It ensures freedom of expression and public access to diverse information.

• It restricts government criticism.

• It only protects governmental speech.

• It has no significance.

Which amendments outline the principles of due process?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 14th

• 5th

The primary purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment when it was ratified in 1868 was:

• To ensure equal protection of the laws.

• To extend voting rights to women.

• To establish prohibition.

• To regulate interstate commerce.

What are the two ways citizenship can be acquired?

• Immigration, Naturalization

• Naturalization, Birth

• Immigration, Birth

• Birth, Green Card

To become a citizen through naturalization, one must be at least ___ years old, a legal resident for 3-5 years, and demonstrate good moral character.

• 18

• 16

• 20

• 25

To become a naturalized citizen, applicants must pass and take a __________________.

• Naturalization Test

• Background Check

• Medical Exam

• Interview

The Fourteenth Amendment defines citizenship, stating that all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens. True or False?

• True

• False

Immigration trends in the 20th century have impacted society by increasing cultural diversity.

• Increasing cultural diversity

• Decreasing cultural diversity

• Having no significant impact

• Being detrimental to society