Give a speech before a large gathering of people and express opinions about the president's abilities. Protected
Write a letter to the White House threatening to harm the president. Not Protected
Yell “fire” in a movie theater when there is no fire. Not protected
Write a letter for the editorial page of a newspaper in which you criticize a state legislator. Not protected
Make up a story about a teacher that causes him or her to be reprimanded or even fired. Not Protected
Participate in a street demonstration that causes traffic problems. Not Protected
Circulate a petition calling for the repeal of an unpopular law. Protected
Post your opinion on your blog about an issue being discussed at a local school board meeting. Protected
Use profanity in public. Not Protected
Require employees to attend religious services. Not protected
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.
Be sure to explain what part of the 1st Amendment protects each situation.
ReplyDeleteSpeech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition