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There is nothing in the Bill of Rights pertaining to this issue pro or con. But a person does have the right to criticize. Citizens are encouraged to contact their representatives, for example, by calling or writing to them to express their views. Threats are taken very seriously however.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, indeed, a citizen does have both rights!
All elected officials are responsible to the electorate. They may not appreciate your questions, and resent your criticism, but "Freedom of Speech "guarantees your right to do both. (and that is the best way for it to be!)
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∙ 7y agoA government official is a public figure, and public figures are open to criticism.
The Bill of Rights does give this right, under the first amendment (Freedom of Speech).
So false.
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∙ 13y agoNo, we must show respect to our government officials.
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∙ 12y agoYes we have the freedom of speech, and the freedom of the press.
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Does amendment 1 establishes the people's right to vote or criticize the government?
Criticize
Should the government have the right to silence peolple who criticize it?
No
Which high federalist tried to crush the internal political dissent after the xyz affair?
John Adams. He passed the Alien and Sedition Acts, which made it illegal for citizens to criticize the government.
What was taken from citizens by the alien and sedition acts?
it took away the right to criticize public officials
A person has the right to criticize the federal government, according to the _____________.?
1st Amendment
What are the basic freedom outlined in the first amendment?
It allows citizens to criticize the government,in speech or in the press,without fear of punishment.
Which amendment guarantees the right for americans to be free to disagree with and criticize the government officials?
my mom
who have the right to participate in government?
citizens
What law made it legal to criticize the government?
The First Amendment, which is binding on the states under the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment.Added: It isn't a "law" per se, it is a citizens right to do so, as enumerated and contained in the Constitution (as referred to in the above answer).
Who was a Greek to with the right to participate in government?
citizens
People who have the right to participate in government?
citizens
Who had the right to participate in government?
The citizens (males).
