The First Amendments Essay Examples

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An Introduction to the Limits to the First Amendment of the United States of America (1466 words, 2 pages)

Limits to the First Amendment The United States of America seems to be protected by a very important historical document called the Constitution. Despite the fact that it was written and signed many years ago, the American people and their leaders still have faith in the Constitution. One of the ... Read More

The Issue of the Paparazzi Threat to First Amendment Rights and Privacy (670 words, 1 pages)

Does the Paparazzi threaten First Amendment Rights and Privacy?The question of paparazzi threatening privacy and First Amendment rights is often to situational to argue in a conventional manner, but certainly there are many facets of the issue which can be addressed in a quite straightforward manner. Celebrities who feel they ... Read More

An Interpretation of the Bill of Rights as Stipulated in the First Amendment of U.S. Constitution (515 words, 1 pages)

THE FIRST AMENDMENTThe Bill of Rights is one the greatest documents ever created. It was purpose was intended to help promote the freedom to think and hold an opinion. As the centuries passed the interpretation of the Bill of Rights, especially the First Amendment, have become blown out of proportion. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Implications of the First Amendment to the Bill of Rights (555 words, 1 pages)

The First AmendmentAmerica was built on freedom. Freedom to speak, freedom to choose, freedom to worship, and freedom to do just about anything you want within the law. Americas law was designed to protect and preserve these freedoms. The reason the United States of America came to exist was because ... Read More

The Modern Interpretation of the First Amendment (1695 words, 3 pages)

The Modern Interpretation of the First AmendmentMr. EdwardsCivicsSpring 2001The first Amendment of the United States Constitution says Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press or the right of the people peaceably ... Read More

The Flaws in the First Amendment of the U.S Constitution from the Biblical Point of View (356 words, 2 pages)

HE FIRST AMENDMENT "Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment of religion orprohibiting the free exercise thereof or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition thegovernment for a redress of grievances." What exactly are the limits to free speech, anyway? This amendmentforbids the government from ... Read More

Marijuana Prohibition is a Violation of First Amendment Rights (1675 words, 5 pages)

Marijuana Prohibition is a Violation of First Amendment Rights "Let me ask you something if you had a choice, what would it be Marijuana or Martinis?" This question appeared in the New York Times on Tuesday, May 12th, 1998. Due to the "Marijuana Tax Act" of 1937 the only legal ... Read More

A Discussion of Whather the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution Should Protect Students from Franity and Ethnic Flurs (674 words, 3 pages)

When you get very angry at someone do you ever say things that youtruly don't mean? For example, say your best friend stole your boyfriend fromyou. A couple days later you wrote a note to one of your other friends andsaid, "I hate Christi so much I just want to ... Read More

Issues of Censorship in a First Amendment Junkie by Susan Jacoby (596 words, 3 pages)

Susan Jacobys, A First Amendment Junkie, is an extremely well written and sound argument in which readers can clearly understand the purpose. From the title, A First Amendment Junkie, she gets the readers attention and even forces them to ask the question What is a A First Amendment junkie? It ... Read More

A Discussion on the First Amendment and Censorship in the United States (1080 words, 2 pages)

First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.The U.S. Constitution says ... Read More

A Discussion of Whether Flag Burning is Protected by the U.S First Amendment (956 words, 2 pages)

IS FLAG BURNING PROTECTED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT?21700"If a jerk burns a flag, America is not threatened. If a jerk burns a flag, democracy is not under siege. If a jerk burns a flag, freedom is not at risk and we are not threatened. My colleagues, we are offended and ... Read More

The Importance of the First Amendment and the Issue of Censorship (625 words, 1 pages)

In the First Amendment to the Constitution, amongst other things it guarantees freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of association (assembly). However, everywhere you turn today there is some group trying to take some god given right away from us. Freedom of speech is a right that ... Read More

A Discussion About Marilyn Manson and the First Amendment (3706 words, 6 pages)

Marilyn Manson Pushing the 1st AmendmentMarilyn Manson is a name that has been a thorn in the side of society as a moral and ethical issue for the parents and kids of the generation X. He is one of the most controversial artists in the world today, one who chooses ... Read More

The Unclear Ambiguity and Confusion From the First Amendment (1618 words, 3 pages)

Ambiguity and Confusion from the First AmendmentIn the First Amendment, it is stated thatCongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press or the right of the people to peaceably to assemble, and ... Read More

A Comparison of Bad and Good ideas, The First Amendment of the United States of America (707 words, 1 pages)

The First Amendment of the United States expresses that, "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press." However, the list of banned books in public schools as well as in public libraries is quite extensive. Most proponents of literary censorship, both parents and organized ... Read More

A Critical Analysis of the First Amendment in Freedom of Speech in the U.S. (1116 words, 2 pages)

Freedom of Speech My Version and TheirsThe First Amendment has led Americans to believe in a hallowed sense of freedom that does not exist freedom of speech. Freedom of speech in this country has never been absolute. You can?t yell fire in a crowded theater, solicit bribes, make terrorist threats, ... Read More

The Flaws of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution (2018 words, 11 pages)

To put it bluntly, we are fed up, disgusted, offended, and pissed off about having our First Amendment rights trampled, ignored desecrated and pissed on by spineless politicians that have sold out this country to corporate intrests, religious zealots that seek to turn this once free nation into an intolerant ... Read More

An Analysis of the First Amendment and the Communication Theory (930 words, 2 pages)

The Constitutional responsibility of the press is to inform the public. The First Amendment comes into direct conflict with the rights and responsibilities of media coverage. There is a fine line between personal privacy and the publics right to know. The constitution overrides the option of privacy beside the amendment ... Read More

An Introduction to the First Amendment in the Constitution of the United States (824 words, 4 pages)

Our Living Shield The First AmendmentThe authors of the Constitution of the United States created amagnificent list of liberties which were, at the time ascribed, to mostpeople belonging to the United States. The main author, James Madison,transported the previous ideas of f undamental liberties from the greatlibertarians around the world, ... Read More

Censorship and the First Amendment: The American Citizen’s Right to Free Speech (1709 words, 4 pages)

Censorship and the First Amendment The American Citizen's Right to Free SpeechEnglish 130213 March 1997 1 Censorship and the First Amendment The American Citizen's Right to Free SpeechAre we protected from censorship under the First Amendment? In other words do individuals or groups have the right or the power to ... Read More

The Issues of Censorship in Relation to the First Amendment of the US Constitution (1840 words, 9 pages)

Censorship and the First Amendment The American Citizen's Right to Free SpeechAre we protected from censorship under the First Amendment? In otherwords do individuals or groups have the right or the power to examine materialand remove or prohibit anything they consider objectionable? This argument hasbeen progressing for centuries, in fact ... Read More

An Introduction to the First Amendment: Sex, Laws and Cyberspace (1297 words, 6 pages)

The First Amendment Sex, Laws, and CyberspaceA Michigan college student posts sadistic fantasy about a classmate toan Internet newsgroup and is charged with the threat to injure. A postalinspector in Memphis, Tennessee downloads a pornographic image off the Internetand the California couple who posted it is arrested for violating Tennessee'sobscenity ... Read More

The Evolution and Changes on the First Amendment (981 words, 5 pages)

The Evolution of the First AmendmentThe first amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting anestablishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof orabridging the freedom of speech, or of the press or the right of the peoplepeaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress ofgrievances.(encyclopedia)The ... Read More

An Analysis of the First Amendment: Free of Expression (1149 words, 6 pages)

The First Amendment Free of ExpressionIn 1787 our forefathers ratified the constitution of the United Statesof America, which contains the most important document to any American citizen,the Bill of Rights. The first amendment of the Bill of Rights statesCongress shall make no law respecting an establishment ofreligion, or prohibiting the ... Read More

The U.S. Government’s Favoritism of Christianity Is a Clear Violation of the First Amendment (801 words, 5 pages)

It is unconstitutional for local, state or federalgovernments to favor one religion over another? Government can show favoritism toward religion bydisplaying religious symbols in public placesat taxpayer expense, by sponsoring events like Christmas concerts, caroling, or by supporting the teaching of religious ideas. It appears the United Statesgovernment has had ... Read More

The Limits and Restrictions of the First Amendment (1466 words, 2 pages)

Limits to the First AmendmentThe United States of America seems to be protected by a very important historical document called the Constitution. Despite the fact that it was written and signed many years ago, the American people and their leaders still have faith in the Constitution. One of the major ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the First Amendment (1080 words, 2 pages)

First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.The U.S. Constitution says ... Read More

An Overview of the Flag Burning and the First Amendment (956 words, 2 pages)

IS FLAG BURNING PROTECTED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT?21700"If a jerk burns a flag, America is not threatened. If a jerk burns a flag, democracy is not under siege. If a jerk burns a flag, freedom is not at risk and we are not threatened. My colleagues, we are offended and ... Read More

The Question of Whether the U.S. First Amendment Is About Free Speech or Ethical Restraint (1260 words, 2 pages)

Free Speech or Ethical Restraint ?byKim RescorlaFree Speech or Ethical Restraint?The first amendment to the constitution guarantees the right of free speech and of the press. Unfortunately, some individuals have used this right to protect themselves from litigation when they produce material that is pornographic, hateful or when they use ... Read More

The Issue of Coercive Prayer as Stated in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution (1050 words, 2 pages)

Coercive Prayer The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America reads "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." This amendment, commonly called the Establishment Clause, forms the foundation of the right of every American to practice their ... Read More