Lesson 29 Powerpoint
- 1. Lesson 29 The First Amendment and Free Expression Ryan Kelly, Kristen Kuron, Mike Krepp
- 2. Main Ideas The right to Freedom of expression The trial of John Peter Zenger Suppression and War
- 3. Why is protecting Freedom of Expression important? Freedom of expression promotes individual growth and human dignity. Important for the advancement of knowledge. It is a necessary part of representative government Vital for bringing about peaceful and social change Essential for the protection of all individual rights
- 4. How Was Freedom of expression protected in early America They got rid of the seditious libel (Law that prevented anyone from publishing negative comments about the government). Libel-Prevented any profanity and lies in writing.
- 5. The Trial of John Peter Zenger 1735-Zenger charged with the seditious libel. Lawyer argued what he wrote was true. Judge told jury that law did not permit truth as a defense. Judge thought him guilty, jury ignored the judge and found him not guilty.
- 6. Suppression and War Governments over history has been pressured to suppress unpopular ideas. There should be limitations because people could lie in court denying someone a fair trials. People could yell through loudspeakers in the middle of the night.
- 7. Commonly Accepted Limitations on Freedom of Expression The first amendment should not be interpreted to protect freedom of expression. Freedom to speak will help people to be heard. The right to protest.
- 8. Governments Limits on Expression Laws may not discriminate unfairly based on the content or speaker. Time, place and manner restrictions must be content neutral. Regulations cannot be vague, unlike this powerpoint.
- 9. Wars and Emergencies Government officials seek to limit criticism. Brandenburg test-Government can’t use force unless such advocacy is directed to, inciting, or producing imminent lawless action