Why did our founding fathers think freedom of speech, religion and press and petition for redress were so important to make these freedoms the First Amendment Congress passed?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers may vary: Democracy only works when its people are free to express thoughts, beliefs and ideas that may be unpopular and may not be what people want to hear. The First Amendment is there to protect the unpopular viewpoint, not the one with which everyone agrees. The right to criticize the government is a healthy function of a democratic nation.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. New York B. Chicago C. Philadelphia D. Los Angeles