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Congress is limited in restricting freedom of speech by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects the right to free speech. Congress cannot pass laws that violate this constitutional right, unless there is a compelling reason, such as national security or public safety.

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In CA is there a statuete of limitations on freedom of speech amendment?

Freedom of Speech is guarenteed in the US Constitution. As such there is no statute of limitations associated with an amendment.


Which countries have absolute freedom of speech?

No country has absolute freedom of speech. Each country has its own laws and limitations on free speech, which can vary widely.


Is Spanish speaking part of the first amendment?

No, the first amendment to the Constitution has nothing to do with Spanish. The first amendment says the government (e.g. Congress) should never pass any laws abridging, or restricting, your freedom of speech, or pass any laws establishing a national religion, or restricting the freedom to practice ANY religion. That's all. No restriction on speech, and no religious laws. Simple, eh?


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What is abridgment of freedom of speech and of the press?

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Freedom of speech means you can cuss?

In practice, the right to freedom of speech is not absolute in any country and the right is commonly subject to limitations, particulary if your speech infringes on somebody elses human rights.


What are the limitations and boundaries of freedom of speech in today's society?

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What is the principle that the congress cannot make laws that violates freedom of speech?

federalism


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The freedom of speech, the freedom of press, the freedom of religion, and the freedom of Assembly are some examples.


What is a constitutional command that Louis M Seidman believes we should keep?

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What are the names of the first five amendments in the bill of rights?

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What is one right or freedom from the first admendment?

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