Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Blog 1

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

  2. Write a letter to the White House threatening to harm the president. Not Protected

  3. Yell “fire” in a movie theater when there is no fire. Not protected

  4. Write a letter for the editorial page of a newspaper in which you criticize a state legislator. Not protected

  5. Make up a story about a teacher that causes him or her to be reprimanded or even fired. Not Protected

  6. Participate in a street demonstration that causes traffic problems. Not Protected

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

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

  9. Use profanity in public. Not Protected

  10. Require employees to attend religious services. Not protected


B. Write 2-3 sentences about why the First Amendment is important to you:
The First Amendment is important to me. Without the
First Amendment we wouldn't
have free Speech. Plus we wouldn't be able to think for ourselves, We wouldn't be able to have free religion. We would have everything forced upon us which is definitely not right. We deserve to think for ourselves.

1 comment:

  1. Be sure to explain what part of the 1st Amendment protects each situation.
    Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition

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