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Yes, there are limitations on the right to freedom of speech. It has never been held that the First Amendment protects all kinds of sppech. Some examples of proper limitations are: When speech creates a clear and present danger that it will create some evil which government has a right to prevent. The well-known examples here are shouting "Fire." in a crowded theater or publishing troopship movements in time of war. When speech directly results in a breach of the peace such as inciting to riot or using "fighting words." When speech constitutes libel or slander. When speech constitutes obscenity, but within a very narrow definition of obscenity. When speech is used as a criminal instrumentality, such as telling a person "Your money or your life", or making terroristic threats. When speech is used to commit fraud. When speech is used to communicate information to commit a crime, such as when several persons engage in conversation that amounts to criminal conspiracy to commit a crime or where the conversation enables several people to commit a crime. These are illustrations of some of the limitations on speech that are allowed even under the First Amendment.
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∙ 11y agoYes, such as in World War I where congress did limited free speech to where negative comments about the government could lead to prison time
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Which segment of the Constitution protects the right to freedom of speech?
The segment of the Constitution that protects the right to freedom of speech is the First Amendment. It also protects a person's right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression.
What amendment protects the right to free speech?
Amendment 1. The five rights of this amendment are 1. Right to freedom of religion 2. Right to freedom of speech 3.Right to freedom of the press 4.Right to freedom of assembly 5. Right to freedom of petition
What is one right or freedom from the first admendment?
Freedom of speech : test questionThere are actually five. Take your choice: * Freedom of religion * Freedom of speech * Freedom of the press * Freedom of assembly * Right to address the government for redress of grievances The actual wording is "Congress may 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 redress of grievances." 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.
What part of the constitution gives you the freedom to voice your opinion what is it called?
This Right is found in the First amendment and is generally called the right to freedom of expression or the right to free speech though in reality it covers freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, and the right to petition the government.
What was protected under the first ammendment?
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Right to Assembly, Right to Petition and Freedom of Press.
Freedom of speech means you can cuss?
In practice, the right to freedom of speech is not absolute in any country and the right is commonly subject to limitations, particulary if your speech infringes on somebody elses human rights.
In CA is there a statuete of limitations on freedom of speech amendment?
Freedom of Speech is guarenteed in the US Constitution. As such there is no statute of limitations associated with an amendment.
What does freedom speech mean?
Freedom of speech is the right to say what you want when you want. Some countries don't have this right. In the United states, there are limitations, such as Libel, Slander, Obscenity, Sedition (speaking against the government),Criminal conduct such as bribery, perjury, or incitement to riot. Freedom of speech includes Art, Music, Clothing, internet Communication, and Unspoken Speech, Etc.
What is an example of individual right?
freedom of speech
What do you think freedom of speech means?
Freedom of speech is the right to say what you want when you want. Some countries don't have this right. In the United states, there are limitations, such as Libel, Slander, Obscenity, Sedition (speaking against the government),Criminal conduct such as bribery, perjury, or incitement to riot. Freedom of speech includes Art, Music, Clothing, Internet Communication, and Unspoken Speech, Etc. freedom is another word for the word....free.
In the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen what are considered to be natural rights?
Freedom of religion, right to property, freedom of speech.
Which segment of the Constitution protects the right to freedom of speech?
The segment of the Constitution that protects the right to freedom of speech is the First Amendment. It also protects a person's right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression.
3 rights of freedom?
freedom of speech freedom of religion freedom of assembly
Which right is the freedom to express yourself?
the right to freedom is the right to do things
What right does the first amendment protects?
the First Amendment protects the right to freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly andpetition.
What are the five rights in the first amendment?
Freedom of Religion (The Establishment Clause and The Free Exercise Clause)Freedom of SpeechFreedom of the PressFreedom of Assembly; andRight to Have sex
What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S.?
Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Press!!!! 1- Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression 2 - Right to Bear Arms
