Freedom of Speech and of the Press Has a Special

question 13

Multiple Choice

Freedom of speech and of the press has a special place in American democracy because:

• A) free and open debate is an essential mechanism for determining the quality and validity of competing ideas
• B) they are the only liberties explicitly mentioned in the Bill of Rights
• C) they were the last provisions in the Bill of Rights to be incorporated through the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
• D) they have never been restricted by any law in the history of the United States
• E) they were the only liberties explicitly mentioned in Article I of the Constitution

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Definitions:

Recipient

An individual or entity that receives something from another, such as a message, email, award, or package.

Body Of The Message

The main content or central part of a written or verbal communication.

Routine Request

A standard or common inquiry or petition, often used in business or professional contexts, to ask for information or action.

Specific Request

A precise and clear ask or requirement directed towards an individual or group to perform a particular action or provide information.