A. Speaking the Truth. Use what you learned in the reading to decide which statements are true. Place a T
next to the statement you think is true and an F next to those you think are false.
1. ____ The right of 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. F
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. F
7. T