Test your Constitutional knowledge: Are these protests protected by the First Amendment?

Did you know the First Amendment protects the right to protest — but not all demonstrations are treated equally? When, where and how people protest can determine whether their actions are legally protected or limited.

The Freedom Forum found only 10% of Americans in its most recent annual survey could name all five freedoms protected by the First Amendment without prompting.

This quiz challenges you with potential real-life scenarios. Are campus buildings protected? What does it really mean to “peaceably” assemble? And, how high is the bar for what’s considered inflammatory speech? You may be surprised by how much you know ... or don’t know.

Before the November 2024 election, 56% of those responding to the “Where America Stands” survey said concerns over the First Amendment would im