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Thomas Jefferson said of the Press, "The basis of our government being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate for a moment to prefer the latter."
In order to maintain a free Press, the Press must be given liberties by the government. This is seen in the Bill of Rights, Article the Third (Amendment I):
"Congress 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."
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Freedom of the press is in what amendment?
the first amendment secures the right of freedom of the press!
What does the amendment 1 protect you from?
freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly.
Frances declaration of the rights of man and the citizen included the principles of equality under the law and the?
freedom of speech, of the press, and of the religion. -novanet
What are three rights promised to us citizen?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press
How does freedom of the press protect our democracy?
Freedom of press protects our democracy because it ensures the American people will be well informed of the issues.
