The First Amendment Freedom of Speech, the Press, and Religion |
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| Author:
| Jones, Molly |
| Series title: | Amendments to the United States Constitution: the Bill of Rights Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4488-1252-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $37.13 |
Book Description:
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The First Amendment safeguards some of our most important civil liberties, including freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press. This book explores the origin and history of the First Amendment and how the courts have been involved in protecting or limiting these freedoms. The author explains how interpretations of the amendment have evolved and what controversies have surrounded it. The text cites important cases, including examples involving freedom of expression in school.
The First Amendment safeguards some of our most important civil liberties, including freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press. This book explores the origin and history of the First Amendment and how the courts have been involved in protecting or limiting these freedoms. The author explains how interpretations of the amendment have evolved and what controversies have surrounded it. The text cites important cases, including examples involving freedom of expression in school.