First Amendment Quiz
Think you know the First Amendment?
- 1.
In what year were free speech rights given to students?
- A.
1969
- B.
1691
- C.
1916
- D.
1619
- E.
9161
Correct Answer
A. 1969Explanation
The decision was decided in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District when students were punished for protesting the Vietnam War.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is a "Free Speech Zone"?
- A.
An area where the First Amendment is suspended, and the government assumes control over freedom of speech.
- B.
An area where the First Amendment can be suspended, and the government can assume control over freedom of speech.
- C.
A public area where activists can protest and use their free speech
- D.
A public area where protesters are not allowed
- E.
Areas not owned by the USA government, but respect the American First Amendment.
Correct Answer
C. A public area where activists can protest and use their free speechExplanation
Free Speech Zones are also referred to as First Amendment Zones, Free speech cages, and protest zones. It has been heavily criticized.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is a Son of Sam Law?
- A.
Laws that make it illegal to declare yourself an American citizen, when you are really not.
- B.
Laws that make it illegal to sell books using inaccurate information to make America look flawed.
- C.
Laws that make it illegal for criminals to make profits by selling their stories and memoirs.
- D.
A vague regulation passed after Watergate that is often considered as nothing but a confidence booster for Americans.
Correct Answer
C. Laws that make it illegal for criminals to make profits by selling their stories and memoirs.Explanation
The Son of Sam Law is not used by all states. It was first used in New York after the Son of Sam murders.Rate this question:
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- 4.
United States v. Eichman involved which of the following issues?
- A.
Protests supporting terrorism
- B.
Flag desecration
- C.
Frivolous protests
- D.
The 1970 crackdown on communism
- E.
Post WW2 background checks on Germans
Correct Answer
B. Flag desecrationExplanation
In 1990, this court decision overturned the government's barring of flag desecration (therefore making it legal again).Rate this question:
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- 5.
The "gag rule" is a rule that does not allow the questioning of certain topics because they may cause a strict division in controversy. The gag rule impeded which of the following movements?
- A.
The propaganda of Communism during the 1970s
- B.
Proposal that America protest the Beijing Olympics
- C.
Freeing of Japanese Americans during WW2.
- D.
Investigations of 9/11 on the basis of popular conspiracy theories
- E.
Anti-Slavery in the United States
Correct Answer
E. Anti-Slavery in the United StatesExplanation
Gag rules are typically frowned upon as they are seen as explicit limits on First Amendment Rights. During the mid 1800s, many anti-slavery forces had trouble making the Congress consider their argument.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Is it legal for states to tax the press?
- A.
Yes - though it is controversial
- B.
Yes - and is commonly practiced in the US
- C.
No - absolutely not
- D.
No - only the federal government can impose such taxes
Correct Answer
A. Yes - though it is controversialExplanation
States have the right to tax newspapers, but it is generally seen as unconstitutional.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Select the correct excerpt of the First Amendment...
- A.
... the right of the people to assemble peaceably...
- B.
... the right of the people assemble peacefully..
- C.
... the right of peaceful people to assemble...
- D.
... the right of the people peaceably to assemble...
- E.
... the right of the people to peacefully assemble...
Correct Answer
D. ... the right of the people peaceably to assemble...Explanation
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 restricted contributions and spending of candidates running political campaigns. How did Buckley v. Valeo affect this act?
- A.
It considered the constitutionality of the act.
- B.
It got the act repealed
- C.
It enforced the act by adding stricter limitations
- D.
It is irrelevant to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971
Correct Answer
A. It considered the constitutionality of the act.Explanation
The result of the court decision was some parts of the act were removed.Rate this question:
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