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Freedom of press protects our democracy because it ensures the American people will be well informed of the issues.

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What does the amendment 1 protect you from?

freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly.


What kinds of speech has the Court refused to protect under the First Amendment?

Freedom of Speech, and Freedom of the Press


Why are the rights and freedom protected by the first amendment necessary for a democracy to function properly?

I am truly surprised you ask this question. Without the freedom of speech and press the government can not be stopped when it oversteppes its duty to the people. When the government does illegal things a viable press is needed. Watergate is the perfect example of the press uncovering what Nixon did. Protest is also a part of the freedom of speech and the ability to write, film, expose, and even sing about the government. When this is stifled the democracy can not function and it becomes a authoritarian government instead. Be careful of the government or president who tries to limit the freedom of speech.


What does the first amendment protect?

Civil Liberties of individuals in the US, including the freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly and petition.


In the eighteenth century how was freedom of the press viewed?

In the eighteenth century, freedom of the press was a contentious issue, often viewed through the lens of political control and censorship. Many governments sought to restrict press freedom to maintain authority and suppress dissenting opinions, fearing that the spread of ideas could challenge their power. However, Enlightenment thinkers championed the idea of a free press as essential for democracy and the pursuit of truth, arguing that it allowed for informed public discourse and accountability. This period laid the groundwork for modern conceptions of press freedom, highlighting the tension between authority and individual rights.

Related Questions

What does the fist amendment not protect?

Many things, but it does protect freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of religion.


What does the freedom of press does not protect the media from doing?

libel


What are three guarantees in The Bill of Rights that protect the rights of individuals?

freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom, freedom of religion.


What does the first admendment protect?

freedom of speech, press, and religion


What does the amendment 1 protect you from?

freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly.


Why does the US Constitution protect the freedom of the press?

Anwser...So you can get news, and learn more from the press.


Who was jean Jacques Rousseau believe?

enlightened philosopher who believed democracy can protect freedom


What kinds of speech has the Court refused to protect under the First Amendment?

Freedom of Speech, and Freedom of the Press


What does the freedom of the press not protect?

Freedom of the Press is the freedom of communication and expression in media and published materials.


What is included in the freedom of expression?

Free speech promotes "The free flow of ideas essential to political democracy and democratic institutions."


Which speaker's statement reflects an understanding of the importance of the First Amendment's protection of freedom of speech to democracy?

Speaker 3: Freedom of press is important because people rely on the press for information about the actions of their government.


What has the author G V Ferguson written?

G. V. Ferguson has written: 'Press and party in Canada' -- subject(s): Democracy, Freedom of the press