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Freedom of speech is guaranteed in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, passed in 1791, which says:
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.
[emphasis added]
At first that prohibition applied only to Congress, not the States (though all of the original States put a similar prohibition in their constitutions also). When the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution was passed in 1867, it included the sentence:
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State
any person of life, liberty, or property, without
of law; nor deny to any person within its
the equal protection of the laws.
Gradually the federal courts decided that sentence meant that all States, not just the federal government, had to give all of their people the same rights as were protected in the Constitution, so now neither Congress nor any state or municipal government can make or enforce any law that limits freedom of speech.
There are a few exceptions to this rule, when such as when speech is calculated to incite people to immediate, right-then-and-there, violent revolution, but it used to be pretty much sacrosanct.
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∙ 13y agoFreedom of Speech is protected by the Constitution. It is the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution. (No official can go against the Constitution)
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What did The Supreme Court decision in Schenck v the US most affect?
Freedom of speech
What five liberties are protected by the first amendment?
The first amendment of the US Constitution protects the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to peacefully assemble, and the right to petition the government. This amendment is part of the Bill of Rights.
What are three rights promised to us citizen?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press
What document established freedom of speech trial by jury and the right to bear arms for American citizens?
The Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
Which amendment protects citizens of the US from unreasonable disturbances by the government?
The Ninth Amendment protects against unreasonable disturbances. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches.
Is the right to vote the most important right granted to US citizens?
Freedom of speech/religion
What rights are guaranteed to citizens under the first amendment to the constitution of the US?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to petition, freedom to assemble,
Rights guaranteed to all us citizens?
Rights guaranteed to all US citizens include freedom of speech, of press, and of assembly. They are also guaranteed the freedom of religion. US citizens have the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
The bill of rights protects what rights?
James Madison and Ben Franklin created the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights states the peoples Rights.
What are significant rights as US citizens?
Significant rights of US citizens include the following rights. The list does not speak about all of them, however, the most important rights are:* Freedom of speech; * Freedom for the press; * Freedom of religion; * Key officials are voted into office by US citizens; * The right to a speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; and * Freedom to petition the government for a redress of potential violations of the law.
A family refuses to house two US marines in their home when told by the company captain they must do so what amendment protects that right or freedom And what right or freedom was involved?
speech
What is the symbol of the US flag?
The US flag symbolizes freedom and liberty that US citizens have. The US flag symbolizes freedom and liberty that US citizens have.
Why do us citizens have the right to vote?
US citizens have the right to vote because the government promised freedom of speech, press, religion, and petition. Those things I just mentioned are higher than voting so why not give them that to. Freedom isn't Free it is a Fee. In my opinion.
Why do citizens need the first amendment of the US Constitution today?
The first amendment of the US Constitution has always been needed by citizens of the United States. The freedom of speech, press and religion are necessary to have a representative government.
What are the two rights that are guaranteed to citizens under the first amendment to the constitution of the US?
Two rights that were included were the Freedom of Speech and Jury Trials.
Where does one find freedom speech guarteedto us citizens?
First Amendment to the US Constitution. See: http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/firstaminto.htm
How does the us government gurantee the freedom of us citizens?
it has set laws in it that protect citizens
