Question

1. reviewing the main ideas

write a brief answer — one or two sentences — for each of the following questions.
a. in what two ways does the first amendment protect freedom of religion?
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b. how does the supreme court define freedom of speech? __________________________
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c. how have supreme court decisions limited freedom of the press?
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Explanation:

a. The First Amendment protects freedom of religion through the Establishment Clause (prohibiting government establishment of religion) and the Free - Exercise Clause (allowing free exercise of religion).
b. The Supreme Court defines freedom of speech as generally protecting most forms of expression, but with limitations (e.g., for speech that incites violence or is obscene).
c. Supreme Court decisions have limited freedom of the press in cases like prior restraint (allowing government to prevent publication in rare national security - related cases) and in cases where the press may be held liable for defamation if certain criteria are met.

Answer:

a. Through the Establishment Clause (no government - established religion) and the Free - Exercise Clause (free religious practice).
b. Generally protects most expression but with limitations (e.g., incitement of violence, obscenity).
c. In prior restraint (rare national security) and defamation cases.