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the bill of rights
added to the constitution in 1791 to appease anti - federalists, the 10 amendments of the bill of rights severely limit the u.s. government’s authority over its people
amendment 1
known as the \freedom amendment,\ amendment 1 is known for explicitly describing the freedoms of american citizens, and for limiting the government so these freedoms cannot be abused
- freedom of speech and religion ensures people can live their lives and express their beliefs.
- freedom of the press guarantees that information can be accurately reported.
- freedom of assembly and the right to petition empower citizens to make demands of the government.
- limits: citizens cannot incite violence, make threats.
amendment 1 protections do not apply to which of the following?
- inconvenient matters of fact
- lies intended to harm someone
- unpopular or inflammatory beliefs
First Amendment protections do not cover speech that causes harm, specifically lies intended to harm others (such as defamation, slander, or libel). Inconvenient facts and unpopular/inflammatory beliefs are protected under free speech, even if they are controversial or uncomfortable.
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lies intended to harm someone