1. First Amendment Freedom of Expression (5)

2. Free Speech Why is Free Speech Important? Necessary for a Representative Government – Democracy Advancement of Knowledge

3. Types of Speech Pure Speech – words with no action Speech Plus – words plus action / symbol Symbolic Speech – symbols or action without words

4. Exceptions to Free Speech Time Place and Manner Clear and Present Danger Bad Tendency

5. Speech Not Protected Obscenities Libel Fighting Words

6. Freedom to Peacefully Assemble Freedom to Petition Freedom of the Press

7. Freedom of Religion Establishment Clause: Government cannot establish a national religion Can’t pass laws that aid a specific religion Separation of Church and State School Prayer

8. Free Exercise Clause Protects you to worship as you wish Government cannot pass laws to limit your religious expression Limitations:  Polygamy  Vaccinations in Schools  Human / Animal Sacrifices  Peyote