Is speech truly free in America? As Trump’s allies call for punishment of those mocking the death of Charlie Kirk, many Americans worry that the government plans to remove the country’s most fundamental right.
‘Blatant censorship’ row sweeps USA
Monologue maestro: From his satirical monologues to his sometimes emotional calls for change, Jimmy Kimmel used his late-night show to skewer the absurdity of pop culture as well as to reflect on the day's most pressing issues. Comprehension quiz
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The word “assassinated” most closely means:
A: To be praised or celebrated.
B: To be killed for political or religious reasons.
C: To be removed from a job.
D: To be accused of a crime.
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Which word is the closest in meaning to “censoring” as used in this context?
A: Hiding
B: Expressing
C: Suppressing
D: Agreeing
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Add the correct punctuation to this sentence:
the right to free speech has been guaranteed since 1791
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What is the role of the ‘First Amendment’ to the US Constitution?
A: It guarantees the right to freedom of the press.
B: It establishes a system of checks and balances within the government.
C: It allows employers to fire workers as they see fit.
D: It protects the freedom of speech, press, and religion.
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According to the article, what is the difference between free speech in the US and the UK?
A: The UK has no protections for free speech, while the US does.
B: The UK system is more absolute than the US system.
C: The UK can punish hate speech, while the US makes no distinction between free and hate speech.
D: The UK only protects freedom of the press, not individual speech.
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What two things did the article claim that Trump’s government came to power promising to do?
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1: B, 2: C, 3: The right to free speech has been guaranteed since 1791., 4: D, 5: C, 6: Trump's government came to power promising to protect free speech from cancel culture and "end government censorship".
1: B, 2: C, 3: The right to free speech has been guaranteed since 1791., 4: D, 5: C, 6: Trump's government came to power promising to protect free speech from cancel culture and "end government censorship".
Glossary
Sacred - Connected to God or another religious deity and so deserving of respect.
Constitution - A document that sets out the fundamental rules according to which a country is governed, which are usually difficult to change.
Hate speech - The expression of hate towards someone because of race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Censorship - Preventing or stopping speech, writing or communication that is considered harmful or "inconvenient".