1.____ The right free speech means you can say anything you want whenever you want
2. ____ Private companies like social media platforms can’t limit the free speech of the people who use
their products.
3. ____ You have the right to refuse to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at school.
4. ____ Today, the First Amendment applies to the federal, state, and local governments.
5. ____ The First Amendment has been interpreted to mean the government can never pass laws that
limit speech in any way.
6. ____ The American colonies invented the idea of free speech.
7. ____ Speech that starts a riot or makes a serious threat of violence is not protected by the First
Amendment.
1. False - The right to free speech is not unlimited and can be restricted in certain circumstances.
2. False - Private companies are allowed to set their own rules and restrictions for speech on their platforms.
3. True - Students cannot be forced to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in school.
4. True - The First Amendment applies to all levels of government in the United States.
5. False - The government can pass laws that restrict speech in certain situations, such as for national security or public safety.
6. False - The concept of free speech predates the American colonies.
7. True - Speech that incites violence or poses a danger to others is not protected by the First Amendment.