Why does the First Amendment matter today?

A. It protects people's right to say whatever they want even if it threatens public safety.

B. It protects people's right to own and use weapons for the defense of self and family.

C. Without it, people could not share ideas freely on the Internet without risking arrest.

D. Without it, people could not seek protection from the police or the military for anything.

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19 August, 20:11

Why does the First Amendment matter today?

A. It protects people's right to say whatever they want even if it threatens public safety.

B. It protects people's right to own and use weapons for the defense of self and family.

C. Without it, people could not share ideas freely on the Internet without risking arrest.

D. Without it, people could not seek protection from the police or the military for anything.

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Jake Mcbride · Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation: In other countries, you will notice you cannot say anything freely. For example anything slanderous against the country of North Korea while you are a citizen of North Korea could put you in jail or even worse. You would have no right to challenge anything the government says.

Rafael Simon · Answer 2

C

Explanation:

A is right idea, but threatening public safety isn't part of the amendment, B is second amendment, d isn't relevant