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Study Guide - Amendment I

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why is protecting the right to freedom of expression important?
a)
promotes individual growth and human dignity
b)
can incite violence against government
c)
allows for creation of religion
d)
right to bear arms
2.
Which of the following is not part of the 1st amendment
a)

right to fair trial

b)
right to free speech
c)
right to assemble
d)
right to associate
3.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
4.
What freedom gives you the right to say anything you want just long as you are not  threatening safety of anyone?
a)
Press
b)
Petition
c)
Assembly
d)
Speech
5.
Yelling "fire" in a crowded theater is a violation of what first amendment freedom?
a)
speech
b)
press
c)
petition
d)
assembly
6.
What is the purpose of propaganda?
a)
To make sure that everybody receives a fair and balanced explanation or the facts.
b)
To convince people that a certain way of thinking in the only right way to think about that issue.
c)
To provide entertainment and distraction from the challenges of the world.
d)
None of the above.
7.
Which of the following is NOT considered libel?
a)
blog posts about woman's weight
b)
word of mouth about a corrupt politician
c)
newpaper article degrading business man
d)
facebook comment condemning one's religion
8.

In Tinker v. des Moines, the Supreme Court ruled

a)

students shed all their rights "at the schoolhouse gate"

b)

symbolic free speech is protected in schools, so long as the speech is not disruptive or impinges upon the rights of others

c)

a school newspaper is not a form of protected speech because it is not part of the free press

9.

In Schenck v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled

a)

freedom of speech is limited by the the "fighting words" doctrine

b)

government may restrict free speech if it creates a "clear and present danger"

c)

school-endorsed reading of religious passage violates the Establishment Clause

10.

In Chaplinsky v. NH , the Supreme Court ruled

a)

freedom of speech is limited by the the "fighting words" doctrine

b)

government may restrict free speech if it creates a "clear and present danger"

c)

school-endorsed reading of religious passage violates the Establishment Clause

11.

In New York Times Co. v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled

a)

freedom of the press is expanded by establishing a "heavy presumption against prior restraint" even in cases involving national security

b)

freedom of the press is limited in cases involving national security

c)

freedom of the press is limited in cases involving the President's personal effects

12.

In Citizens United v. F.E.C., the Supreme Court ruled

a)

independent expenditures in elections are free speech protected by the First Amendment

b)

limits on a candidate's use of his/her personal funds in election spending are unconstitutional

c)

that there is an implied right to privacy in the Fourth Amendment

13.

What is prior restraint?

a)

Government suppression of material that would be published, on the grounds that it is harmful

b)

The practice of Supreme Court justices defering to previous rulings

c)

The civili liberties enumerated in the original text of the Constitution

14.

What does "fighting words" mean?

a)

Words that threaten bodily harm upon another individual or group of individuals

b)

Words that by their very utterance inflict injury or tend to incite an immediate breach of peace

c)

Words the places the United States in immediate danger

15.

Anarchy

a)

The form of speech that has the sole purpose of inciting or causing illegal action.

b)

Compulsory enrollment in the military; the draft.

c)

Having no formal government.

d)

A form of free speech that expresses an idea without the use of words.

16.

Symbolic Speech

a)

Having no formal government.

b)

A form of free speech that expresses an idea without the use of words.

c)

The form of speech that has the sole purpose of inciting or causing illegal action.

d)

Compulsory enrollment in the military; the draft.

17.

Bad Tendency Principle

a)

Having no formal government.

b)

The form of speech that has the sole purpose of inciting or causing illegal action.

c)

Compulsory enrollment in the military; the draft.

d)

A form of free speech that expresses an idea without the use of words.

18.

Charles Brandenburg

a)

Supreme Court Justice who first used the phrase "yelling fire in a crowded theatre."

b)

A Klansman who was arrested for making inflammatory remarks. He later sued, believing his 1st amendment rights to free speech had been violated.

c)

A man who was arrested for burning his draft card.

d)

A socialist who was arrested for distributing leaflets opposing the draft.

19.

Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969)

a)

The Supreme Court case which established the "clear and present danger" test.

b)

The Supreme court case which created the "imminent lawless action" test.

c)

A newspaper publisher who was arrested for publishing "The Left Wing Manifesto".

d)

Supreme Court Justice who first used the phrase "yelling fire in a crowded theatre."

20.

Benjamin Gitlow

a)

Supreme Court Justice who first used the phrase "yelling fire in a crowded theatre."

b)

A socialist who was arrested for distributing leaflets opposing the draft.

c)

A newspaper publisher who was arrested for publishing "The Left Wing Manifesto".

d)

A man who was arrested for burning his draft card.

21.

United States v. O'Brien (1968)

a)

A form of free speech that expresses an idea without the use of words.

b)

A Supreme Court Case that determined that a law forbidding the burning of draft cards was constitutional.

c)

The form of speech that has the sole purpose of inciting or causing illegal action.

d)

Compulsory enrollment in the military; the draft.

22.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

a)

A socialist who was arrested for distributing leaflets opposing the draft.

b)

Supreme Court Justice who first used the phrase "yelling fire in a crowded theatre."

c)

A Klansman who was arrested for making inflammatory remarks. He later sued, believing his 1st amendment rights to free speech had been violated.

d)

A newspaper publisher who was arrested for publishing "The Left Wing Manifesto".

23.

Charles Schenck

a)

A newspaper publisher who was arrested for publishing "The Left Wing Manifesto".

b)

A socialist who was arrested for distributing leaflets opposing the draft.

c)

A man who was arrested for burning his draft card.

d)

A Klansman who was arrested for making inflammatory remarks. He later sued, believing his 1st amendment rights to free speech had been violated.

24.

Insubordinate

a)

The act of being disobedient to an authority figure.

b)

The act or practice of spying

c)

Compulsory enrollment in the military; the draft.

d)

A man who was arrested for burning his draft card.

25.

David O'Brien

a)

A Klansman who was arrested for making inflammatory remarks. He later sued, believing his 1st amendment rights to free speech had been violated.

b)

A newspaper publisher who was arrested for publishing "The Left Wing Manifesto".

c)

A man who was arrested for burning his draft card.

d)

A socialist who was arrested for distributing leaflets opposing the draft

26.
What freedom gives you the right to say anything you want just long as you are not  threatening safety of anyone?
a)
Press
b)
Petition
c)
Assembly
d)
Speech
27.
The act of harming or ruining another's reputation
a)
censorship
b)
libel
c)
defamation
d)
slander
28.
If the hurtful statement is spoken, the statement or defamation is called
a)
Defamation
b)
Discrimination
c)
Libel
d)
Slander
29.
For a statement to be published, a ------ ----- must have seen, heard or read the defamatory statement.
a)
First Party
b)
Second Party
c)
Third Party
d)
Judge
30.

This ruling gave a school district had the constitutional authority to limit a student’s (Frasier) speech because of the educational authority that is given to schools by the tenth amendment.

a)

Brown vs Board of Education

b)

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier

c)

Bethel School District vs Frasier

d)

Mapp v. Ohio

31.

The court declared that "student rights do not stop at the schoolhouse gates." The wearing of black armbands was protected by the Constitution. Students enjoy protection of the Bill of Rights unless their actions materially disrupt the educational environment.

a)

Regents of California v. Bakke,1978

b)

Roe v. Wade, 1973

c)

Tinker v. Des Moines School District, 1969

d)

Texas v. Johnson, 1991

32.
This case decided that the principal has the right edit or remove a sign if it contains even an oblique reference to drugs 
a)
Texas v. Johnson
b)
Morse v. Frederick
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright
d)
Texas v. Johnson
33.

Public schools cannot require students to participate in a prayer. This is protected by what clause of the First Amendment?

a)

Free Exercise Clause

b)

Establishment Clause

c)

Prior Restraint Clause

d)

Freedom of the press

34.

The clause of the First Amendment that protects you from the government telling you what you can/cannot believe in

a)

Establishment

b)

Free Exercise

c)

Free Speech

d)

Freedom to assemble

35.

According to our Constitution, can a sports team at a public school have a pre-game prayer?

a)

Yes

b)

No

36.

In the case of Tinker v. Des Moines, was wearing an armband in protest of the Vietnam War protected speech?

a)

Yes

b)

No

37.

Is flag burning a form of protected speech?

a)

Yes

b)

No

38.

Are libel and slander protected forms of free speech?

a)

Yes

b)

No

39.

Can the federal government easily stop the publication of materials they don't want the public to see?

a)

Yes

b)

No

40.

The government action that prohibits speech or other expression before the speech happens is called

a)

Free Expression

b)

Establishment Clause

c)

Prior Restraint

d)

Free Exercise Clause

41.

Who 'won' in the Wisconsin v. Yoder Supreme Court case?

a)

Wisconsin

b)

Yoder

42.

In the Schenck v. United States case, Schenck was found _____ of inciting lawless action

a)

Guilty

b)

Innocent

43.

The "Lemon Test" is a test used to determine if a law violates the:

a)

Right to Privacy

b)

Freedom of Speech

c)

Freedom of Religion

44.

The free Exercise clause is part of your:

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Right to Privacy

c)

Freedom of Religion

45.

In Engle v Vitale, the court ruled in favor of:

a)

The New York School

b)

The student's rights under the Establishment Clause

c)

The student's rights under the Free Exercise Clause

46.

Defamation regulation, like slander and libel, is a restriction on:

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Freedom of Speech

c)

Freedom of Press

47.

The issue in Tinker v. Des Moines was:

a)

Selective Incorporation

b)

Prior Restraint

c)

Symbolic Speech

48.

In New York Times v US, the court ruled in against:

a)

Prior Restraint

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

The interests of The New York Times

49.

Which is NOT true of Freedom of Religion?

a)

The government can establish an official religion

b)

The government cannot favor one religion over another.

c)

Many colonists came to the Caribbean seeking religious freedom.

d)

People can practice their faith as they wish.

50.

Which is NOT true about Freedom of Speech?

a)

The High Court ruled that "speech" can also mean art or clothing.

b)

Criticizing the government is not allowed.

c)

You cannot spread lies that harm a person's reputation.

d)

TV broadcasts, radio, and Internet communications are protected.

51.

Which is NOT true about Freedom of the Press?

a)

It ensures that the people are exposed to a wide variety of viewpoints.

b)

The government can censor or ban printed materials that contain alarming ideas.

c)

It includes many sources of media such as radio, TV, books, and newspapers.

d)

People can express themselves in print as well as speech.

52.

Which is NOT true about Freedom of Assembly?

a)

assemblies must remain peaceful

b)

Governments cannot make rules about when and where meetings or rallies are held.

c)

People can join clubs, unions, and other organizations.

d)

The 1st amendment protects our right to gather in groups for any reason.

53.
What is Freedom of Press?
a)
Censorship of Youtube
b)
Cenorship of Social Media
c)
Reporters have freedom to report
d)
Reporters are always stopped
54.
What is Freedom of Assembly?
a)
A violent protest
b)
A Riot
c)
A peaceful gathering of people
d)
A battlefield
55.

Which of the following human rights provides us with freedom of speech, assembly and protest?

a)

Freedom to worship

b)

Right to a prompt,fair trial

c)

Right to run for elected office

d)

Freedom to express yourself