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.