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When can the government limit speech?

The gov't can limit free speech or press if the communication is advertising. Commercial Speech is protected by the 1st and 14th Amendment.


Freedom of speech and the press is protected under the?

The freedom of speech and the press is protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. "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."


Are first amendment of free speech and free press constrained in the US?

The US Supreme Court has traditionally interpreted freedom of speech and of the press very broadly, and has usually overturned laws or lower court decisions which might have a "chilling effect" on free speech. The traditional examples of where laws curbing freedom of speech might be allowed are that it is reasonable to prohibit someone from shouting "fire" in a crowded theatre, and that speech that is likely to incite violence is not necessarily protected. (Speech that is likely to incite protest, on the other hand, is protected.)


Is free speech and religion protected in the constitution?

yes


Which of these protects the rights Right to free speech Freedom of the press Right to peaceably assemble?

All those rights are protected by the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.


Is America the only country where free speech is protected?

No, America is not the only country where free speech is protected. Many countries around the world have laws and provisions that protect freedom of speech to varying degrees.


Why was the First Amendment important for the freedom of speech?

It guarantees the rights to free speech and a free press.


What types of free speech are protected by amendment 1?

Everything


What is needed for a free exchange of ideas in a society?

free speech and free press


What is needed for free exchange of ideas in society?

free speech and free press


The constitutional rights essential to the muckrakers was the?

rights of free speach and press


Is media a form of free speech or free press?

neither, does not apply.