Which of the following is not protected by the First Amendment?
Question: Which of the following is not protected by the First Amendment?
A Freedom of speech
B Freedom of the press
C Freedom of religion
D Hate speech
Answer: Hate speech
| Aspect | Description |
| Amendment | First Amendment (Amendment I) |
| Date Ratified | December 15, 1791 |
| First Amendment guarantees | · Freedom of Speech
· Freedom of the Press · Freedom of Religion · Freedom to Assemble · Freedom to Petition |
| Not Protected by the First Amendment | · Speech that incites violence or poses a clear and present danger
· Obscenity, libel and slander · Fighting words” or hate speech · Defamation, which includes false statements that harm a person’s reputation · Child pornography · Commercial speech (advertising) |
| Limitations | The government can regulate time, place and manner restrictions on the exercise of First Amendment rights, as long as it’s content-neutral. |
| Significance | The First Amendment protects fundamental freedoms rights and enables citizens to voice their opinions. |