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First Amendment rights refer to the fundamental freedoms outlined in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. These include freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

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How does the Supreme Court interpret "clear and present danger" in terms of free speech restrictions under First Amendment rights?
What is one primary reason for recurring debates about First Amendment rights in U.S. politics?
If during McCarthyism, Congress had upheld First Amendment rights above national security concerns, what likely impact would this alternate history show on American society?
Which institution would a citizen petition to challenge a perceived violation of their First Amendment rights?
Which of these institutions is most directly involved in protecting First amendment rights at a local level?
Which government action could be seen as a violation of First Amendment rights?
Which of these challenges is most likely to arise from the interpretation and application of First Amendment rights in the digital age?
Which institution has the power to create laws that limit First Amendment rights under certain circumstances?
What impact did the Supreme Court case "Schenck v. United States" (1919) have on First Amendment rights?
How did the social unrest during Vietnam War era influence Supreme Court's application of First Amendment rights under selective incorporation?
Which Supreme Court case demonstrates an interpretation of First Amendment rights through the lens of Fourteenth Amendment due process protections?

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