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. |
