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Why are words that make people want to fight no protected as a free speech?
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∙ 8y ago
Why words that make people want to fight are not protected as free speech, is because the words are classed as inciting a breach of the peace - or are offensive.
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What is example of protected and unprotected speech?
The Courts have ruled over time that most, but not all, speech is protected by the Court system. The unprotected forms of speech are generally * sedition (presenting a clear threat to overthrow the government), * obscenity (mostly just hard-core or child porn) * "fighting words," (those which incite a hostile reaction) * defamation (slander or libel against a public figure), * some commercial speech (what businesses advertise, etc) (taken from RioSalado Online, POS222 American Constitution)
How long was the shortest speech in history?
George Washington had the shortest speech, and was 135 words long.
What is conditionally protected speech?
The first amendment of the constitution gives the citizens the right to the freedom of speech. This right does not extend to limited protected speech which include threats and intimidation, slander, or conflict with governmental interests.
What are rights protected by the constitution called that is 2 words and 11 letters long?
The rights protected by the Constitution is called the Bill of Rights. This is a few more than two words, but it fits the criteria for having eleven letters.
What types of speech does the first Amendment not protect?
Defamatory and"Fighting words'
Why are words that make people want to fight not protected as free speech?
They are a cause of disorder.
How can fighting words be distinguished from protected forms of speech?
Fighting words can be distinguished from protected forms of speech by know the meaning of fighting words. Fighting words are a form of speech that is not protected by freedom of speech. These words are considered to intentionally aggravate or provoke another individual to begin a fight or cause emotional distress or bodily harm to them.
Are emails freedom of speech?
Like written or spoken speech, your words in email are protected by the first amendment. Just like other forms of speech, certain types of statements are not protected, such as threats.
What is pure speech?
Pure speech is simply written or spoken words. It is differentiated from symbolic speech which is "speaking" through behavior. Pure speech is a legal term to define speech protected by the First Amendment. The use of the word "pure" is only to differentiate it from speech that does not use words, it has nothing to do with the content of the speech.
________, or the use of words to express your feelings or views about the government, is the most protected form of expression?
Political speech
What are the only words that are not part of freedom of speech?
Any statements that are deemed Libelous under the law. Of course yelling 'fire' in a theatre has been ruled not protected speech.
Why does Patrick Henry repeat Mr President in his speech?
Repetition simply means repeating the same words over again. An example of repetition in Patrick Henry's speech to the Virginia Convention is the quote, "...we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight!"
Why do people slur there words?
People may slur their words due to various reasons such as fatigue, speech impediments, alcohol or drug use, nervousness or anxiety, or medical conditions affecting the muscles used for speech. Slurred speech can also be a symptom of stroke or neurological disorders.
What is example of protected and unprotected speech?
The Courts have ruled over time that most, but not all, speech is protected by the Court system. The unprotected forms of speech are generally * sedition (presenting a clear threat to overthrow the government), * obscenity (mostly just hard-core or child porn) * "fighting words," (those which incite a hostile reaction) * defamation (slander or libel against a public figure), * some commercial speech (what businesses advertise, etc) (taken from RioSalado Online, POS222 American Constitution)
Why shouldn't you have freedom of speech?
because sirten people get offended just by words
What did the 1500s people do to communication?
they used speech they mostly talked by words they had no phones or letters
Why do you hate speech?
Well... first of all... some people don't hate speech, and people who hate speech doesn't really like school that much or your shy and don't wanna talk that much. Speech is just to help you pronounce your words a little better.
