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Constitutional Protections and Limitations on Freedom of Speech Quiz

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech?

First Amendment

Explanation

The First Amendment explicitly protects freedom of speech.

Which type of speech is NOT protected by the First Amendment?

Hate speech

Explanation

Hate speech is not protected under the First Amendment.

What is the legal test used by courts to determine whether speech can be restricted?

Clear and Present Danger Test

Explanation

The Clear and Present Danger Test is used to determine whether speech can be restricted.

Which case established the 'clear and present danger' test for restricting speech?

Schenck v. United States

Explanation

Schenck v. United States established the 'clear and present danger' test.

Which doctrine allows the government to limit speech that is deemed to incite imminent lawless action?

Imminent Lawless Action Doctrine

Explanation

The Imminent Lawless Action Doctrine allows limitations on incitement to imminent lawless action.

Which category of speech is often subject to intermediate scrutiny?

Commercial speech

Explanation

Commercial speech is often subject to intermediate scrutiny.

Which constitutional amendment protects against compelled speech?

First Amendment

Explanation

The First Amendment protects against compelled speech.

Under the First Amendment, what is prior restraint?

Restricting speech before it is expressed

Explanation

Prior restraint is the act of restricting speech before it is expressed.

What is the 'heckler's veto' in the context of free speech?

The suppression of speech due to opposition or threats of violence

Explanation

The 'heckler's veto' is the suppression of speech due to opposition or threats of violence.

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Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of flag burning as protected speech?

Texas v. Johnson

Explanation

Texas v. Johnson upheld flag burning as protected speech.

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In the context of free speech, what does the 'overbreadth doctrine' refer to?

Invalidating laws that go beyond what is necessary to achieve their purpose

Explanation

The 'overbreadth doctrine' invalidates laws that go beyond what is necessary.

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What is the 'Miller test' used for in the context of obscenity?

To determine whether speech is obscene and therefore unprotected

Explanation

The 'Miller test' determines whether speech is obscene and unprotected.

Constitutional Protections and Limitations on Freedom of Speech Quiz

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech?

Which type of speech is NOT protected by the First Amendment?

What is the legal test used by courts to determine whether speech can be restricted?

Which case established the 'clear and present danger' test for restricting speech?

Which doctrine allows the government to limit speech that is deemed to incite imminent lawless action?

Which category of speech is often subject to intermediate scrutiny?

Which constitutional amendment protects against compelled speech?

Under the First Amendment, what is prior restraint?

What is the 'heckler's veto' in the context of free speech?

Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of flag burning as protected speech?

In the context of free speech, what does the 'overbreadth doctrine' refer to?

What is the 'Miller test' used for in the context of obscenity?

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