Freedom of Speech and Constitutional Protections Quiz

First Amendment protects freedom of speech.

First Amendment protects freedom of the press.

Hate speech is not considered a form of protected speech.

U.S. Supreme Court uses the strict scrutiny test to assess constitutionality of speech restrictions.

'Chilling effect' is suppression of speech due to fear of government retaliation.

Political speech enjoys the highest level of protection under the First Amendment.

Prohibiting a newspaper from publishing classified information is an example of prior restraint.

'Clear and present danger' test assesses if speech incites imminent lawless action.

Schenck v. United States established restriction on speech causing 'clear and present danger.'

'Heckler's veto' is suppressing speech due to potential disagreement reactions.

'Prior restraint' is restraining speech before communication.

New York Times v. Sullivan established 'actual malice' standard for defamation of public figures.