What are the four functions central to democracy performed by freedom of expression under the First Amendment as identified by Thomas I. Emerson?

What will be an ideal response?


Freedom of expression contributes to individual self-fulfillment by encouraging individuals to express their ideas and creativity, ensures a vigorous “marketplace of ideas,” promotes social stability, and ensures that there is a steady stream of innovative ideas and enables the government to identify and address newly arising issues.

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A recent development in English jurisprudence has been the formation of the Supreme Court of the UK

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The NCVS finds that wealthier women have rates of IPV six times higher than those for women in the lowest income bracket

a. True b. False

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Discuss the challenges officers face when attempting to gain compliance. What strategies are used by officers and administrators to gain compliance?

What will be an ideal response?

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As part of the ________ step in the SARA model of problem-oriented policing, a department will most likely learn how other jurisdictions have dealt with the same problem.

A. scanning B. analysis C. response D. assessment

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