The Judicial Branch and Civil Liberties · Justice and Ethics

First Amendment Freedoms

Exploring the limits of free speech, press, and religious exercise.

Key Questions

  1. 1What rights are in tension when hate speech is protected by the law?
  2. 2Where should the line be drawn between religious freedom and public law?
  3. 3How does a free press hold the government accountable?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.10.9-12C3: D2.Civ.12.9-12
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: The Judicial Branch and Civil Liberties
Period: Justice and Ethics

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