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First of all the First Amendment only applies in the United States of America (this question has been categorised under UK government) , but while there, yes it does apply to speaking about Democracy as much as it does about anything else.
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Does the First Amendment apply to the States?
The First Amendment does not directly apply to the states; however, the courts have ruled that the states are obligated to submit to the First Amendment because of the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
What two amendment's had the greatest effect in protecting democracy?
first amendment freedom of speech and second amendment right to bear arms
Who introduced the world's first democracy?
In Western society, the Ancient Greeks were the first people to formally apply democracy as a political system. The Mesopotamian, Phoenician, and Indian cultures first utilized a basic form of democracy, though.
Which amendment allows people to protest the government?
The First Amendment allows people to publicly demonstrate or protest what they want to apply.
Which amendment protects some of the most basic civil liberties that are crucial to a real democracy?
Amendments 1 to 9 in the Bill of Rights lists individual freedoms.
Are first amendment rights personal?
Define "personal." They apply to EVERYONE under the jurisdiction of US law. !
Why are civil liberty's important to democracy?
Many of these civil liberties are protected under the bill of rights, the first 10 amendment to the constitution.
How did greek city state apply democracy how did they limit democracy?
they helped each other
How did Greek city-states apply democracy how did they limit democracy?
they helped each other
Why is the first amendment important to you?
Why are freedoms in the First Amendment important for people in a democracy?
What is the Constitutional basis for separation of church and state?
First amendment to the Constitution. It prevents the Federal government from declaring a state religion and from prohibiting the free exercise of religion. The 14th amendment extends this amendment to apply to state governments as well.
Does the 17 or 19 amendment of the progressive era helped expand democracy?
Both helped expand democracy, but the Nineteenth expanded the franchise (vote). The Seventeenth Amendment was passed in 1913 and provides for the direct (popular) election of senators. The Nineteenth Amendment was passed in 1920 and allowed women to vote.
