A.) The First Amendment in the U.S. 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”(U.S. Const. amend. I). This amendment gives American citizens several basic rights regarding religion and speech. The first two clauses pertain to freedom of religion‚ addressing
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9‚ 2012 The First Ten Amendments The first Ten Amendments to the Constitution‚ or the Bill of Rights‚ were adopted in 1791. These amendments were added to the Constitution to protect the rights and liberties of an individual. I. Freedom of Speech‚ Press‚ Religion and Petition Cammack 2 As an individual‚ I had never before thought about what the Bill of rights meant to me. I cannot recall a time where I have had to exercise my rights. When I thought about the First Amendment‚ I automatically
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students have found a new way to harass others through social media sites and electronics. Cyber bullying is on the rise and school administrators are having a difficult time creating a safe learning environment for all students without infringing upon first amendment rights. School officials now have to ask themselves when it is appropriate to punish students for behavior outside of class. All school systems should have the power to override a student’s freedom of speech if that student causes substantial
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*Good Morning class* *raise your hand if you’.;pre pro-life* *now raise your hand if you’re pro-choice* Where do you stand on the option of abortion? Girls and women should the option if they get raped. The choice to either keep the baby or have an abortion. Do you think women and girls should be able to have an abortion? 49% of the U.S is pro-life of that 49% 32% has had a miscarriage or has had an abortion. Abortions she be legal‚ girls and women need to have the choice. Some women get raped
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Freedom of speech is a type of liberty right. As American‚ we have the rights to express our opinion. The sole purpose of freedom of speech is to provide truth to our audience. However‚ the way one would verbally express their opinion can come off to be offensive to others. There is a correct way to bring our points across and there is also an inappropriate way‚ which is more than likely seem to be hateful. Many countries use censorship‚ to control their people speech; As American we should be thankful
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Good morning Mrs Njapha‚ teachers‚ parents‚ students and to the class of 2016. It is really an honor for me to be addressing you at your speech day function today. When Mrs Lategan asked me to be the guest speaker at this function I was initially pretty nervous was I going to be funny‚ interesting or inspiring. Afterall the last time I spoke at a public function was at my sister’s wedding and considering they were family it wasn’t a tough crowd to please. Standing here on the podium gives me an immense
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The most important freedom of the First Amendment is free speech because people need it for a healthy democracy‚ is the building block of other freedoms and promote nonviolence. The First Amendment allows people to have 5 freedoms‚ the freedom to freely speak‚ publish something against the government‚ petition for change‚ peacefully protest‚ and practice any religion of a person’s choosing. The first reason why it is the most important freedom is it the key to a healthy democracy. Benjamin Franklin
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Reflections on the First Amendment Paper Ephraim Iivula HIS/301 May 29‚ 2011 Kenneth Johnston University of Phoenix Reflections on the First Amendment According to 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
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because we ’re only woman. We ’re not weak‚ We are strong. We ’ve been held back. For too long ...We ’ve got our God-given talents just like you. Open the door and let us through..." Song sung by Judy Mowatt Why Aren’t “Jamaican” Us Equals: Women’s Right in Jamaica The powerful song lyrics quoted above sadly and accurately capture the intense desire Jamaican women have for gender equality and the opposition they face daily in their quest for it. They are currently waging a battle to have the same
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Censorship and the First Amendment: The American Citizen ’s Right to Free Speech Are we protected from censorship under the First Amendment? In other words do individuals or groups have the right or the power to examine material and remove or prohibit anything they consider objectionable? This argument has been progressing for centuries‚ in fact the first notable case was against John Peter Zenger‚ in 1743. Zenger was an editor of a New York colonial newspaper that often published articles
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