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Answers to Press Freedom Quiz

QuestionAnswers% of U.S. adults who selected each option
Which of the following is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?The right to bear arms9%
Freedom to own property1%
The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness26%
Freedom of the press51%
Not sure12%
Is it legal for social media companies to restrict content posted on their sites or apps?Yes60%
No13%
Not sure27%
Can the U.S. government legally force social media companies to remove false information posted on their sites?Yes25%
No37%
Not sure37%
Does the U.S. Constitution protect the press from interference by the U.S. government?Yes58%
No14%
Not sure27%
Does the U.S. Constitution protect the press from interference by private companies? Yes29%
No33%
Not sure37%
Are information or opinions published by news organizations protected by the First Amendment? Yes70%
No7%
Not sure22%
Are information or opinions expressed by influencers or creators protected by the First Amendment?Yes64%
No10%
Not sure25%
Are information or opinions expressed by ordinary people protected by the First Amendment? Yes71%
No8%
Not sure19%
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