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This has been argued by both Democrats and Republicans alike and there is plenty of legislation to solidify either argument. As of right now, as long as the dollar amount is within a certain requirement this is definitely considered a part of exercising an individual's "free speech"
What else can I help you with?
Marching in a parade carrying slogans?
(in the US) a Constitutionally protected expression of freedom of speech.
Do you consider campaign donations to a politician to be “free speech”?
Hi Holden, I'd love to help you and the simple answer is yes it it considered an act of free speech. There was a Supreme Court Case in which the U.S. upheld federal limits on campaign contributions and ended up ruling that spending money to influence elections is a form of constitutionally protected free speech. Candidates can also give unlimited amounts of money to their own campaigns. I hope that I helped you in answering your question!:)
Do you believe that campaign contributions are a form of speech Should campaign contributions have any restrictions?
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Is this true or false The right of political protest is not constitutionally protected as an integral part of freedom of speech in the US?
false
What are the different kinds of speech that the Supreme Court has identified?
The Supreme Court has identified three types of speech: fully protected speech, which includes political or artistic expression and is protected by the First Amendment; partially protected speech, which includes commercial speech and is subject to certain restrictions; and unprotected speech, such as obscenity, defamation, and speech that incites violence, which is not protected by the First Amendment.
How does a hate crime differ from freedom of expression?
"Freedom of expression" allows you to exercise constitutionally protected FREE SPEECH. It does not allow you to commit a criminal act in pursuit of it.
The fact that the Court has ruled that campaign contributions are a form of speech makes campaign finance regulation more difficult because?
to regulate speech is to limit it, which is difficult to do without violating the 1st Amendment.
Do corporations have First Amendment rights, and if so, how are these rights protected and exercised in the United States?
Yes, corporations have First Amendment rights, which include freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. These rights are protected and exercised through legal challenges, lobbying efforts, and participation in political activities such as campaign contributions and advertising.
Why have corporations and unions been able to spend unlimited sums of money on campaign advertising since 2010?
the supreme court ruled that campaign spending is a protected form of free speech
What were Albert J. Beveridge's contributions?
One of the most noted contributions of Albert J. Beveridge was his 'March of the Flag' speech. He also is known for contributing to Lincoln's personal election campaign.
Is the threat to free speech a valid argument for not limiting campaign spending Why or Why not?
It is not a valid argument because many of the campaign contributions constitute bribery. It is sometimes not even known that the corporations support certain candidates.
Can you hold license to preach if you don't have a church?
You do not need either a license or a church in order to preach; in America you have a constitutionally protected right to free speech as well as freedom of religion, so if you have something to preach, go ahead.
