USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It guarantees freedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. It also guarantees the right of citizens to assemble peaceably and to petition their government.

Detailed explanation-2: -The First Amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Detailed explanation-3: -At times, symbolic speech is more regulated than traditional forms of speech because it involves conduct or action, not simply words. The Supreme Court’s ruling in United States v. O’Brien (1968) demonstrates this point well; the standard set in this case continues to be applied.

Detailed explanation-4: -The First Amendment does not protect speech that leads to imminent lawless action. This kind of speech has to be directed towards a specific person or group. It has to be a direct call to commit immediate, lawless action. There must be an expectation that the speech will in fact lead to lawless action.

Detailed explanation-5: -The First Amendment prevents government from requiring you to say something you don’t want to, or keeping you from hearing or reading the words of others (even if you never speak out yourself, you have the right to receive information).