First Amendment
The only right in the First Amendment that requires more than a lone individual for its exercise. One can speak alone; one cannot assemble alone.
What is the right to assembly.
The right to report news or circulate opinion without censorship from the government—was considered “one of the great bulwarks of liberty,” by the Founding Fathers of the United States.
What is the freedom of the press.
To inform, to interpret the news, to provide a service to readers and entertain.
What is the newspaper.
Directs the executive branch of government, which consists of the office of the himself, the office of the city manager, the directors of departments, and departments, boards, commissions and authorities ordained by Council or established by law.
Who is the Mayor.
This legislative branch shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
What is Congress.
Occurs when the government examines publications and productions and prohibits the use of material it finds offensive.
What is censorship.
An opinion column that expresses the opinion of the newspaper, an opinion that is agreed upon by a board.
What is an editorial.
Official duties can include signing bills into law, serving as commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard and militia forces, convening special sessions of the state legislature and delivering a "state of the state" address to citizens.
Who is a governor.
Who was the principal author of the First Amendment?
Who is James Madison.
Before the thirteen colonies declared independence this government attempted to censor the American media by prohibiting newspapers from publishing unfavorable information and opinions.
What is the British Government.
Commonly drawn or sketched based on two unrelated events and brings them together incongruously for humorous effect which can reduce people's political anger and so serves a useful purpose. Such can also reflect real life and politics.
What is an editorial cartoon.
Has authority over financial and budgetary matters, through the enumerated power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
What is Congress.
This judicial branch has interpreted “speech” and “press” broadly as covering not only talking, writing, and printing, but also broadcasting, using the Internet, and other forms of expression.
What is the Supreme Court.
American free press ideals can be traced back to these Letters, a collection of essays criticizing the British political system that were published widely across pre-Revolutionary America.
What are Cato's Letters.
Designating, or appearing on, a page in a newspaper, usually the one opposite the editorial page, that features columns, freelancearticles, letters, etc. expressing varied opinions and observations.
What is the Op-Ed (Opposite Editorial).
Serves as commander-in-chief and carries out legislation as the head of the executive branch of the federal government.
Who is the President of the United States.