U5 First Amendment Right: Free Speech

Question 1

What are some examples of Free Speech?

Answer 1

Written Works, Online Posts, Movies and TV, Theatre and Dance, Art, Video Games, Political Yard Signs, Handing out Flyers, Symbolic Speech, Clothing, etc.

Question 2

When should the court step in on free speech?

Answer 2

When it could lead to violence or inhibit the Government’s ability to it’s job, particularly at a time of war.

Question 3

What is not protected under the first Amendment?

Answer 3

Blackmail, Defamation, Incitement of Imminent Lawless Action, Perjury, Plagarism, Solicitations to Commit Crime, Child porn, etc.

Question 4

What does Freedom of Speech do?

Answer 4

Allows people to articulate opinions or ideas without interference from the government.

Question 5

What must the Supreme Court do regarding Freedom of Speech?

Answer 5

They must always rule in favor of freedom of speech when possible, but try to balance social order and individual liberties as reflected in various interpretations.

Question 6

What brings about different interpretations of freedom of speech?

Answer 6

Their involvement in time, place, or manner. How imminent they are to lawless action. Whether they are defamoratory, obscene, or offensive.

Question 7

When limiting free speech, what is important to remember?

Answer 7

Limitations on freedom of speech SHOULD NOT suppress content of message and should only be placed to regulate accompanying conduct or reactions.