Thursday, November 12, 2009

First Amendment


  1. Give a speech before a large gathering of people and express opinions about the president's abilities.

This right is protected by the first amendment because its the freedom of speech. This person who is giving this speech is stating a opinion.

Write a letter to the White House threatening to harm the president.
No this is not protected by the first amendment, because you are putting other people's life's in danger.

  1. Yell “fire” in a movie theater when there is no fire.

This is also not protected by the first amendment because you are threatening other peoples life's.

  1. Write a letter for the editorial page of a newspaper in which you criticize a state legislator.

Im not sure if this is protected or not.

  1. Make up a story about a teacher that causes him or her to be reprimanded or even fired.

well, you probably could do this legally. But you will most likely get caught.

  1. Circulate a petition calling for the repeal of an unpopular law.

This is protected because you have the right to press.

  1. Post your opinion on your blog about an issue being discussed at a local school board meeting.

This is probably protected, if its YOUR blog then it shouldnt matter... but I have watching a NBA game last night, and Dwight Howard got fined $15,000 for criticizing refs. on his blog.

  1. Use profanity in public.

This is protected

  1. Require employees to attend religious services.

No because the employees have the freedom of religion.
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  1. MrGNovember 15, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I like to see the thought and effort you put into this assignment. There are 4 protected situations.
    -Circulating a petition is Freedom of Petition.
    -Dwight Howard got fined by the NBA which can make its own rules about behavior much like school but the government cannot fine someone for expressing their opinion on their blog, that is Freedom of Press.
    -Profanity is not protected under Freedom of Speech in public. That is considered disturbing the peace.
    -People's opinions in the newspaper are protected by the Freedom of Press.

    Don't forget to write 2-3 sentences about why the 1st Amendment is important to you.

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