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Freedom of the Press and Student Journalism Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the First Amendment protect in relation to student journalists?

(ELAGSEJ.LE3)

a)

Censorship and restriction

b)

Freedom of speech and press

c)

Limitation of expression

d)

Government control of media

2.

What landmark Supreme Court case established the First Amendment protections for student journalists?

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

Brown v. Board of Education

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Roe v. Wade

d)

Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District

3.

What are the limitations of the First Amendment protections for student journalists?

(ELAGSEJ.LE3)

a)

No restrictions on the content of school-sponsored publications

b)

Complete immunity from any form of censorship

c)

Restrictions on school-sponsored publications and the authority of school administrators to censor or regulate content

d)

Unlimited freedom to publish any content without consequences

4.

How do the First Amendment protections for student journalists differ from those for professional journalists?

(ELAGSEJ.LE3)

a)

Student journalists have more rights than professional journalists

b)

Student journalists have the same rights as professional journalists

c)

Student journalists have limited rights compared to professional journalists

d)

Student journalists have no rights compared to professional journalists

5.

What are some examples of student journalism that have been protected by the First Amendment?

(ELAGSEJ.LE3)

a)

Government-sponsored propaganda

b)

Celebrity gossip magazines

c)

Corporate advertising campaigns

d)

School newspapers, online publications, and independent student-run media outlets

6.

What are the potential consequences of violating the First Amendment protections for student journalists?

(ELAGSEJ.LE3)

a)

More opportunities for student journalists

b)

Increased funding for journalism programs

c)

Better relationships with school administration

d)

Censorship, legal consequences, and infringement of freedom of speech

7.

How do schools balance the First Amendment rights of student journalists with the need for order and discipline?

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

Implementing strict dress codes

b)

Censoring all student journalism

c)

Ignoring the First Amendment rights of student journalists

d)

Implementing policies and guidelines

8.

What role do student publications play in promoting the First Amendment protections for student journalists?

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

Limiting freedom of speech and expression

b)

Restricting access to information

c)

Providing a platform for free expression and holding school administrations accountable

d)

Promoting censorship and control

9.

What steps can student journalists take to advocate for their First Amendment protections?

(ELAGSEJ.LE3)

a)

Ignore their rights and hope for the best

b)

Take matters into their own hands and confront violators without seeking legal assistance

c)

Join or form student press associations, educate themselves and others about their rights, and seek legal assistance if their rights are violated

d)

Avoid joining any associations and stay uninformed about their rights

10.

What is the role of school administrations in upholding the First Amendment protections for student journalists?

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

They are responsible for censoring student journalism

b)

They are responsible for promoting and protecting the freedom of speech and press of student journalists

c)

They are responsible for limiting the rights of student journalists

d)

They have no role in upholding the First Amendment protections for student journalists

11.

How can the First Amendment protections for student journalists contribute to a democratic society?

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

By promoting censorship and control

b)

By limiting freedom of speech and expression

c)

By providing a platform for free expression, promoting transparency and accountability

d)

By restricting access to information

12.

What is the impact of the First Amendment protections on the quality of student journalism?

(ELAGSEJ.LE3)

a)

It decreases the quality as students can publish anything they want

b)

It increases the quality as it encourages freedom of expression and critical thinking

c)

It has no impact on the quality of student journalism

d)

It makes student journalism biased and untrustworthy

13.

How does the First Amendment protections for student journalists affect the school environment?

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

It creates a hostile environment as students can publish controversial content

b)

It promotes a culture of transparency and accountability

c)

It encourages students to disregard school rules and regulations

d)

It has no effect on the school environment

14.

What is the role of student journalists in upholding the First Amendment protections?

(ELAGSEJ.LE3)

a)

They have no role in upholding the First Amendment protections

b)

They are responsible for educating their peers about their rights

c)

They are responsible for challenging any violations of their rights

d)

Both educating their peers about their rights and challenging any violations of their rights

15.

How does the First Amendment protections for student journalists contribute to their professional development?

(ELAGSEJ.LE3)

a)

It restricts their ability to express their thoughts freely

b)

It encourages them to develop critical thinking skills and understand the importance of free speech

c)

It has no impact on their professional development

d)

It encourages them to spread false information

16.

This Supreme Court case established students have a First Amendment right to freedom of SPEECH as long as it doesn't cause a disruption.

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Gideon v Wainwright
17.

Select the Landmark Case below in which the Supreme Court ruled in favor(FOR) the individual's freedom of speech in a school.

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

Tinker vs. Des Moines

b)

Bethel vs Fraser

c)

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

18.

in the TINKER vs DES MOINES case, the family of Beth Tinker believed that wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War was a form of free speech.

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

TINKER vs DES MOINES was an important case as it established the TINKER TEST. This determines what school officials CAN and CANNOT DO.

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

20.

Which case set the standard by deciding a school newspaper was NOT a public forum and a principal could remove articles if he/she believed they did NOT reflect the school's values or code of conduct.

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

Tinker vs. Des Moines

b)

Bethel vs. Fraser

c)

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

d)

Citizen's United vs. Fed Election Commission

21.

Hazelwood vs Kuhlmeier is a landmark case and is important because it changed how free speech in schools is viewed and schools now had greater control of what students can say in a school newspaper.

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

22.

This court case allowed school principals the authority to censor school publications

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)
Tinker v. Des Moines
b)
Cooper v. Aaron
c)
Board of Ed. v. Earls
d)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
23.

In Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier, the message is that students

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

do not have full access to free speech or freedom of the press when their speech is attached to the name of the school

b)

maintain the same constitutional rights to free speech or freedom of the press as all citizens

c)

have no freedom of the press beyond what is given to them from the administration

24.

In Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier, who won the case?

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

the students

b)

the school district

25.

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier was a case about

(ELAGSEJ.LE2)

a)

sitting down during the pledge of allegiance

b)

wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam war

c)

freedom of the press in school newspapers

d)

prayer in school