Introduction to First Amendment Law

Introduction to First Amendment Law

The First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Question 1: Falsely shouting “Fire!” in a crowded theater

Question 2: Burning the American flag

Question 3: Burning a cross

Question 4: Calling for the overthrow of the government

Question 5: Punishing on-campus speech

Question 6: Punishing off-campus speech

Question 7: Banning hate groups from holding rallies/demonstrations