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Evaluate the application of the 1 st “A men d ment ” fundamental free doms to the states.[30b]. Daneil McLaughlin Kenny Demeritte 4pd. Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom of Religion Freedom of Petition Freedom of Assembly.
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Evaluate the application of the 1st “Amendment” fundamental freedoms to the states.[30b] Daneil McLaughlin Kenny Demeritte 4pd
Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom of Religion Freedom of Petition Freedom of Assembly First Amendment Freedoms. Congress shall make no law abridging…
There are limits on political speech that pose a "clear and present danger" (Schenck v. United States, (1919) to society A more restrictive standard called the "bad tendency test" was adopted in Gitlow v. New York, (1925) which, however, applied the First Amendment to the States. In Dennis v. U.S., (1951), the U.S. Supreme Court applied the "grave and probable danger" standard and upheld the conviction of twelve members of the U.S. Communist Party for conspiring to teach, advocate, or organize for the violent overthrow of the U.S. government. Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Association • Freedom of Association derives from the First Amendment rights of petition and assembly. • An association has a membership that generally pays membership dues, elects officers, has a constitution and by-laws, publishes a newsletter, and has a purpose.
Freedom of Privacy • court cases: Griswold v. Connecticut (1965)Roe v. Wade (1973) • The Right of Privacy in Your Personal Sex Life • Privacy Rights and Abortion
Freedom of Petition and Assembly • Anti-Loitering Laws to Prevent Gang Members from Hanging Out. • Many local communities have passed anti-loitering laws to prevent groups of individuals from hanging out on street corners.