Freedom of Speech Is More Than Just Spoken or Written

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Essay

Freedom of speech is more than just spoken or written. It includes other protections as well. What are these types of protected speech? In your assessment, do you think that the framers intended these other types of speech to be protected by the First Amendment? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Mandatory Vacation Time

A period designated by employers or regulatory bodies during which employees are required to take time off from work.

International Trade Deficit

A situation that occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports, leading to a negative balance of trade.

Trade Surplus

A situation where a country's exports exceed its imports, leading to a positive balance of trade.

Services

Intangible products or activities provided by one party to another, often involving a time-based performance to meet needs or bring benefits to recipients.