Legislative Branch: Refers to one of the three branches of government responsible for making laws. It consists of elected representatives who propose, debate, and vote on bills before they become law.
Checks and Balances: Describes the system where each branch of government has some control over the others, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful. This ensures that no single institution can unilaterally limit First Amendment rights without oversight from other branches.
Constitutional Interpretation: The process through which courts analyze and apply constitutional principles when deciding legal cases. It helps determine how far lawmakers can go in limiting First Amendment rights while still staying within constitutional bounds.