US Constitution: Bill of Rights and First Amendment

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What is the main purpose of the Student Free Expression Act?

  • To protect student expression in public forums (correct)
  • To restrict journalism activities in educational institutions
  • To censor student publications in high schools
  • To limit student expression in public forums

What does it mean when information is considered 'private' under Invasion of Privacy?

  • The information is only known to the person or close family/friends (correct)
  • The information is widely circulated on social media
  • The information is known to the public
  • The information is shared with a few acquaintances

Which of the following is a good practice for journalists to avoid libel?

  • Verifying information with multiple credible sources (correct)
  • Publishing rumors without verification
  • Using sensational headlines for attention
  • Quoting opinions as facts

What differentiates libel from information that is considered newsworthy but true?

<p>The truthfulness of the statements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When interviewing someone for a story, what is the correct protocol regarding recording interviews?

<p>Must ask for permission to record the interview (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines 'false light' as a journalistic concern?

<p>An untrue or misleading portrayal of somebody else (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the First Amendment to the US Constitution?

<p>To guarantee freedom of speech and press (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an exception to free speech under the First Amendment?

<p>Citizens criticizing the government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Expression intended to provoke imminent unlawful action (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do 'fighting words' represent in the context of free speech?

<p>Insults directed at a particular person likely to provoke violence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court case dealt with student speech rights in public schools?

<p>Morse vs. Fredrick (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do schools typically justify punishing hate speech?

<p>By arguing it creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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