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Freedoms of Speech & Press. 1 st Amendment CH 19.3.
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Freedoms of Speech & Press 1st Amendment CH 19.3
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The 1st Amendment
guarantees everyone a right to free expression in spoken and written word, and by any other means of communication. What it means…
guarantees everyone a full discussion of public affairs- because an open exchange of information is necessary for us to have informed citizens participating in our democracy. What it means…
What it Means… • This is meant to protect all expression, especially the expression of unpopular views, however, there are some limits… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWRVbWMvi7c&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1 What it means…