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Why is it important for the government to not own the press?
Because it would be censored. You would loose free speech.
What guarantees a free press in the US?
The first amendment of the US Constitution guarantees freedom of the press. This amendment also guarantees freedom of speech and religion.
Why was it important for the colonial leaders to explain their decision to break free from british rule?
For the colonists could be free
The argument for a free press hinges on the idea that?
Full and open debate allows the public to weigh and choose among competing arguments.
What guarantees American citizens the right to free speech?
The first amendment gives the freedom of speech and press. The men who wrote the constitution knew that these rights were needed to maintain a free society.
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