Freedom of Expression Answers

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4

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

A
to declare independence and protect freedoms
B
to establish a new government and describe its structure
C
to guarantee basic rights and limit the government
D
to ensure the government is democratic and run by elected officials
5

What freedoms are guaranteed under the First Amendment? Choose four correct answers.

A
the right to express and publish views on politics and other topics
B
the right to gather peacefully in groups
C
the right to have a trial by a jury of your peers
D
the right to keep and bear arms
E
the right to practice a religion of your choice or no religion
F
the right to ask the government to add a new law or policy
6

What does the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion? Choose two correct answers.

A
Citizens must practice a religion they choose.
B
Citizens can practice any religion they choose.
C
Citizens must practice the state religion.
D
Congress cannot establish a national religion.
E
Students must pray in public schools.
7

What does the First Amendment guarantee regarding speech and the press? Choose two correct answers.

A
Citizens can threaten others.
B
Citizens can express views on politics and other topics with some limits.
C
Citizens can make false statements about others.
D
Citizens can criticize political figures.
E
Citizens can lead prayers in public schools.
8

How is the freedom of assembly limited? Choose three correct answers.

A
The assembly must be peaceful.
B
The assembly must include prayer.
C
The assembly must have a lawful purpose.
D
The assembly must seek government assistance.
E
The assembly must not infringe on the rights of others.
9

This photo shows people in Washington, DC, protesting for equality. What requirement for freedom of assembly is not being followed?

A
The assembly must follow the law.
B
The assembly must have a lawful purpose.
C
The assembly must be peaceful.
D
The assembly must not incite violence.

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