1. Which of these were is protected by the first amendment
A. Commercial speech
B. Defamation
C. Obscenity
D. Politicial speech
2. Which of the following would be an exception to the right to peacefully assemble?
A. A group of union members goes on strike against the public utility compare
B. A politicianinterest group holds a meeting in a private home
C. A group of Nazis march to of mostly Jewish neighborhood
D. A group of people protesting increased fees blocked the entrance to a bank
3. The free exercise clause of the first amendment is not absolute. what religious practice is illegal based on the supreme Court case Reynolds v. United States?
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For the first one I put was
D- Political Speach
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1. To determine which of these choices is protected by the First Amendment, we need to understand the different categories of speech protected by the amendment.
A. Commercial speech: Commercial speech, which includes advertising and other types of communication for business purposes, receives some protection under the First Amendment. However, it is subject to certain regulations, such as restrictions on false advertising or promoting unlawful activities.
B. Defamation: Defamation refers to false statements that harm someone's reputation. While defamation does not receive full protection under the First Amendment, there are certain standards and defenses that can apply, depending on the context and level of fault involved.
C. Obscenity: The Supreme Court has established that obscene speech, which is defined as material that appeals to prurient (sexual) interests, lacks serious artistic, literary, political, or scientific value, and violates community standards, is not protected by the First Amendment.
D. Politicial speech: Political speech, which includes expressing opinions on government, candidates, elections, and public issues, is highly protected by the First Amendment. The government generally cannot regulate the content of political speech unless it poses a direct danger (e.g., incitement to violence) or falls within narrow exceptions (e.g., certain campaign finance regulations).
Based on this understanding, the choice protected by the First Amendment would be D. Political speech.
2. The right to peacefully assemble is a fundamental right guaranteed by the First Amendment. However, there are some exceptions to this right, where limitations or restrictions may apply.
A. A group of union members goes on strike against the public utility company: This would not be an exception to the right to peacefully assemble, as labor strikes are generally considered a form of protected assembly and expression.
B. A politician interest group holds a meeting in a private home: This would also not be an exception, as holding a meeting in a private home is considered a form of peaceful assembly and falls within the protection of the First Amendment.
C. A group of Nazis march through a mostly Jewish neighborhood: This scenario presents a more complex situation. While the First Amendment protects the right to peacefully assemble and express opinions, there may be limitations when it comes to hate speech or inciting violence. The specifics of such a scenario would have to be evaluated in the context of existing laws and legal precedents regarding hate speech.
D. A group of people protesting increased fees blocks the entrance to a bank: This could potentially be considered an exception to the right to peacefully assemble. While peaceful protests are generally protected, blocking access to a building or impeding public services might be subject to legal restrictions, such as public safety concerns or regulations related to public spaces.
3. The free exercise clause of the First Amendment protects the right to freely practice one's religion but is subject to certain limitations. In the Supreme Court case Reynolds v. United States (1878), the Court held that religious practices that violate public policy or criminal laws are not protected.
As such, the religious practice considered illegal in Reynolds v. United States was polygamy (the practice of having multiple spouses). The Supreme Court ruled that religious belief alone is not a defense against criminal charges in cases where the individual's religious practice violates the law and public policy. Therefore, while the free exercise clause protects religious beliefs and many religious practices, it does not provide an absolute exemption from all laws in the name of religion.
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