The First Amendment

question 121

Multiple Choice

The First Amendment

• A) is silent on protection of the press.
• B) gives detailed instructions about when press censorship is acceptable.
• C) gives the government broad powers to regulate the press.
• D) gives broad protection from government interference to the press.
• E) only expresses protections related to speech.

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Definitions:

Stono Rebellion

The Stono Rebellion was a slave revolt that began on September 9, 1739, in the colony of South Carolina; it was one of the earliest and most violent revolts in the American colonies.

New York Conspiracy

A term potentially referring to several historical events; without specific context, it's difficult to define, but it may refer to alleged plots or unrest in New York's history.

Colonial Assemblies

Legislative bodies established by colonists in the Americas to represent local interests and challenge the direct control of colonial powers, playing a crucial role in the formation of self-government principles.

Eighteenth-Century

The century from 1701 to 1800, marked by significant developments in politics, science, philosophy, and the arts, particularly noted for the Enlightenment period.