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Which freedom originally meant a person could openly criticize the government and not to punished for it?
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Freedom Of Speech
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Can you criticize the government in South Africa?
Yes, you can criticise the government in South Africa as freedom of speech is protected by the Constitution.
The bill of rights does not give a person the right to criticize a government offical?
We have a freedom of speech in the US therefore we are free to criticize our government if we do not agree with them.
What amendment lets the Americans disagree with the criticize government officials?
1st amendment ; Religious & Political freedom
Did the Tyranny Act make it illegal to criticize the government?
No that was the Sedition ActThe sedition acts made it illegal to publish anything negative about government and government officials. They still had freedom of speech. The act was repealed in 1801 anyway. So, we have never had a law to where it was illegal to criticize the government.
What are the basic freedoms of the First Amendment?
They are fundamental and spelled out or enumerated.Edited-guarantees freedom of religion-freedom of speech-freedom to press-assembly (the social act of assembling)"they demanded the right to assembly"-the right of people to petition the government (criticize the government)
Why were Alien and Sedition acts unpopular with many people?
The Sedition Act was unpopular because it restricted the freedom to criticize the government.
What are the basic freedom outlined in the first amendment?
It allows citizens to criticize the government,in speech or in the press,without fear of punishment.
What freedom allowed Athenians to criticize public officials?
freedom of speech
Why do other nations criticize china?
Not everybody agrees with their government, for example, I hate their communist government, and will never set foot in China until they forsake communism and allow freedom of religion.
What are the 5 basic freedoms of the 1st amendment?
They are fundamental and spelled out or enumerated.Edited-guarantees freedom of religion-freedom of speech-freedom to press-assembly (the social act of assembling)"they demanded the right to assembly"-the right of people to petition the government (criticize the government)
Do freedom of speech and copyright protection contradict each other?
Not at all. Freedom of speech means you have the right to criticize the government or to write a letter to the editor of your local paper. But copyright protects the person who wrote a book from someone stealing it and using their material without permission.
What freedom gives you the right to threaten the governor?
There is no freedom that gives you the right to threaten the governor, or anyone for that matter. You have the right to criticize, but not the right to threaten.
