Free Speech and Press in Texas Quick Check

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Students in Texas want to protest environmental policies used by the government. They wear armbands to show their opposition. The school newspaper writes an article on the protest, but the students are punished for wearing armbands. The students sue and eventually the Supreme Court says that students have the right to wear the armbands.

After reading the scenario, categorize the part of the First Amendment that would protect the rights described.

(1 point)
Responses

freedom of the press
freedom of the press

freedom of speech
freedom of speech

freedom of religion
freedom of religion

freedom of assembly

Answer 1

freedom of speech