Chapter 2: The First Amendment in Theory and Practice Flashcards
Is the First Amendment absolute?
No, sometimes it has to yield to other values society has determined are important.
What are the First Amendment protections?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition.
What is the right to petition?
Individuals right to complain to or seek the assistance of the government without fear of reprisal.
What is the freedom of assembly?
Allows people to gather for peaceful and lawful purposes in public spaces
In a broad sense, the courts have provided First Amendment protection to expression. What does expression mean?
Expression is a term that incorporates speech, press, and conduct.
Provide some examples of expression.
Theater performances, movies, dancing, YouTube videos, flashing headlights at another driver, Like button on FaceBook.
