Civil Government- First Amendment Unit Test.

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We have been reviewing First Amendment Rights for a number of weeks now. You have completed numerous case studies and endured a number of lectures on these topics. Time for an exam. Please complete the questions below.

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Match the definition (ROW) to the term (COLUMN.) *

These answers are worth 3 points each.

12 points

Clear and Present Danger

Picketing

Slander

Libel

Protest

False and malicious use of the printed word.

Speech that provokes violence, incites Illegal actions or could cause harm to others.

Marching and protesting in an attempt to close a business.

False and malicious use of the spoken word.

Match the definition (ROW) to the term (COLUMN.) *

These answers are worth 3 points each.

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Heckler’s Veto

Obscene

Indecent

Freedom of Expression

Freedom of Assembly

An example could be the wearing of an armband or getting a tattoo.

Describes vulgar speech or art that does not have redeeming social value.

The right to gather to express views on public matters.

Undermines free speech by allowing those who disagree with a message to silence it through threats or violence.

A founding principle of the Constitution, argued by James Madison in 1776: *

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“Religious Persecution.”

“Religious Tolerance”.

“Free Exercise of Religion.”

“Endorsement of Religion”.

Something said face-to-face that would incite immediate violence. A form of speech not protected by the First Amendment

3 points

Obscenity.

Libel

Fighting words.

Protest

The guarantee of the First Amendment that allows citizens to organize to influence public policy and receive redress for grievances. *

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Freedom of Assembly.

Freedom of Association.

Freedom of Petition.

Freedom of the Press.

Which of the following would NOT be a “Freedom of Association” question:

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“School teachers should have to give oaths declaring that they are not Communists.”

“Westboro Baptist Church protesters should be forced to stand at least 300 yards away from a military funeral.”

“The Augusta National Golf Course should be forced to admit women as members.”

“The Boys Scouts of America should be able to ban gay Scout Masters.”

Which Freedom of Religion Test would be applicable in the following case?

A public high school begins reciting a daily prayer at the start of the school day, in addition to the "Pledge of Allegiance."

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The Lemon Test

The Coercion Test

The Miller Test.

The Endorsement Test

Which Freedom of Religion “Test” would be applicable in the following case?

Council members would like to place a manger scene with Joseph, Mary and the Baby Jesus on the lawn outside of City Hall at Christmastime.

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The Lemon Test

The Coercion Test

The Miller Test.

The Endorsement Test

In recent years, the Supreme Court has shifted its approach to cases involving religion in public schools, moving away from the "Lemon Test." Which of the following BEST explains this shift?

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The Court now believes that the Establishment Clause only applies to the federal government, not to states or schools.

The Court has determined that the First Amendment only protects freedom of worship, not other aspects of religious practice.

The Court's current conservative majority has led to a more accommodationist approach, emphasizing the historical role of religion in American society and giving more weight to individual religious expression.

The Court has become more hostile towards religion and seeks to remove it entirely from public life.

Which Freedom of Religion “Test” would be applicable in the following case?

The President would like to give federal money to organizations that help to feed Homeless People. A number of churches apply for the money.

3 points

The Coercion Test

The Endorsement Test

The Miller Test.

The Lemon Test

Which of the following would NOT be protected by the First Amendment:

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Sexual Harassment: Crude or sexual comments in a workplace.

Indecency: Crude or sexual comments that are intended for entertainment purposes for an adult audience.

Satire: Use of sarcasm to ridicule others, such as politicians.

Offensive Material: Artwork that offends members of the community.

Prurient Interest is best thought of as... *

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A healthy and natural curiosity about sexuality.

A legitimate topic of discussion in Health classes in public schools.

An excessive, deviant or unhealthy interest in sexual matters.

Any form of artistic expression that deals with sexual themes.

Why is the "Freedom to Associate" so important in America?

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It allows individuals to gather in groups to discuss and advocate for shared beliefs and causes.

It ensures that people can form social clubs and organizations without needing government approval.

It is difficult to have freedom of speech if there is nobody that you are allowed to talk to.

It guarantees that people can join any group they want without restrictions or limitations.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three prongs of the "Miller Test for Obscenity?" *

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Whether the average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find that the work, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest.

Whether the work is unpopular or offensive to a majority of people in the community.

Whether the work depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct specifically defined by applicable state law.

Whether the work, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.

"The First Amendment famously protects freedom of speech, but which of these IS actually protected under the First Amendment?" *

3 points

Inciting a riot

Publishing obscene material

Protesting against the government.

Sharing classified military secrets

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the difference between "obscene" and "indecent" speech?

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A novel with explicit sexual content is considered "obscene," while a stand-up comedy routine with curse words is considered "indecent."

A video depicting a sexual assault posted on the internet is considered "obscene," while a broadcast of a movie with brief nudity on late-night television is considered "indecent."

A violent video game is considered "obscene," while a protest with offensive signs is considered "indecent."

A painting depicting nudity in a museum is considered "obscene," while a sexually suggestive song on the radio is considered "indecent."

Which statement BEST describes the First Amendment protection for commercial speech (like advertising)?

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Commercial speech is not protected by the First Amendment at all, allowing the government to ban any advertising it deems harmful.

Commercial speech is protected, but the government can regulate it more easily than other forms of speech, especially to prevent false or misleading claims.

Commercial speech is only protected if it promotes ideas or viewpoints, not if it aims to sell products or services.

Commercial speech has the same level of protection as political speech, and any restrictions are unconstitutional.

During the spontaneous demonstrations around the United States after the death of George Floyd in 2020, many cities and police stations attempted to stop these protests. Which of the following statements is true about these attempts to limit protesting at that time? *

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They were unconstitutional because the First Amendment protects the right to peaceful assembly, even during times of civil unrest.

They were constitutional because the government can impose a ban on all protests if public property is being damaged.

They were unconstitutional because the government cannot restrict protests based on the content of the speech or the viewpoint being expressed.

They were constitutional because the First Amendment does not protect protests that occur without a prior permit.

The freedom of intimate association protects an individual's right to form and maintain close personal relationships without undue government interference. Under which of the following circumstances would it be constitutionally permissible for the government to limit this freedom?

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To prevent a person from marrying a minor.

To restrict restrict families from having children if there is a high chance that the children would be born with birth defects.

To prevent people of different races from marrying.

To prohibit same-sex couples from adopting children.

The freedom of expressive association protects the right of people to join together in groups for purposes of expressing ideas and engaging in protected activities like speech, assembly, and religious worship. Which of the following scenarios would MOST LIKELY be considered a violation of this right?

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A private business refusing to serve gay customers.

A school allowing funding for a student chapter of the "Fellowship of Christian Athletes," even though it is a religious organization at a public school.

A state law requiring all non-profit organizations to disclose the names and addresses of their members.

A city ordinance prohibiting public protests within 500 feet of government buildings.

Which of the following was NOT a way that the government of the City of Skokie, IL violated the rights of the Nazi protesters who intended to march through their town?

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By requiring insurance coverage that was prohibitively expensive for demonstrations.

By threatening violence against the Nazis if they marched in their town.

By preventing the display of symbols that offended the local community.

By enacting ordinances that gave officials discretion to deny permits based on potential disorder.

In the Freedom of Expression case of South Carolina vs. Ronald P. White, why did Mr. White tattoo a person on live television, if he knew that he would get arrested for doing so? *

3 points

He thought that the police would assume he was a physician doing a cosmetic or reconstructive tattoo.

He wanted to demonstrate his tattooing skills to attract new clients.

He was attempting to challenge the constitutionality of South Carolina's anti-tattoo law as a violation of his rights.

He believed the law did not apply to him because he was trained as a tattoo artist.

How is a DDoS attack in 2025 similar to a picketing protest during the early days of the Labor movement?

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Both are protected under the law as peaceful protests.

Both require significant financial resources and specialized expertise to organize.

Both involve direct physical confrontation to achieve their goals.

Both aim to disrupt the normal operations of a target business or organization to draw attention to a cause.

What is a "Boycott?" *

3 points

A public protest involving marches or demonstrations against a company or policy.

A government ban on the import of certain goods or services from another country.

A refusal to buy, use, or deal with a product, service, or organization as a form of protest.

An illegal agreement between competing companies to fix prices and restrict competition.

ESSAY QUESTION: Discuss the meaning of the “FREEDOM OF RELIGION” (Establishment Clause) of the First Amendment. How do you feel this clause should be applied in the year 2025?

In your opinion, should religious materials, such as The Ten Commandments and The Bible, be used in public school classrooms for student instruction? Explain your reasoning.

This answer needs to be AT LEAST a couple of paragraphs, if you wish to receive full points. (This question is worth a total of 10 points!)

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