Can the Government limit freedom of expression?

Answer 1

not the united states government, because of the constitution. However, slander is illegal, and if you make threats against someones life or the government, they'll probably have an eye on you

Answer 2

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states,

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."

Among other rights listed here, Congress is under an obligation to recognize and protect a free press and its' freedom to pass on information because the Constitution recognizes (not grants) this right. This means that the press cannot be suppressed and the government cannot define acceptable content. Under the principles of free speech, this would imply that editorial content cannot be regulated either. Even if a news outlet is "extremist" or has objectionable (even "offensive") opinions, they have the inalienable (it is not granted from outside of themselves, they possess it by mere virtue of being human) right to print, speak and broadcast those viewpoints.

Answer 3

Well last Time I checked the Constitution didn't say that We had the freedom of speech until the Government decided to take it away...

However there are some things that the government shouldn't release to the entire public. So in some ways they are restricting your speech rights-- but you wouldn't want to know some of the things top government officials know anyway.

However if you don't live in a free country like America, Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand ( Just to list a few) than the government will not give you as many rights.

Answer 4

According to the Supreme Court there are time when free speech can be limited. One can not pose a danger or cause a riot. The most common example is you can not yell fire in a crowded theater, if there is no fire. There have been times when the freedom of the press has been limited like under the Adams administration.

Answer 5

The first amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. What this amendment does not endorse are calls for violence or treason. The first amendment is vital but has normal restrictions. A person cannot exercise free speech by yelling "fire" in a theater when there is no fire.

Answer 6

offcourse there are already limits on freedom of expression

Answer 7

The gov't can limit free speech or press if the communication is advertising.

Commercial Speech is protected by the 1st and 14th Amendment.