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1 What is it and how does it affect American journalism?
The first amendment What is it and how does it affect American journalism?

2 First amendment to the united states constitution
Part of the first ten amendments called the “Bill of Rights” Establishes freedom of speech Establishes freedom of press Establishes freedom of religion Establishes right to assemble Adopted December 15, 1791 Drafted by James Madison

3 What is the first amendment?
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Check out this tune about the First Amendment

4 Assignment: court case 1
Google multiple articles on the following two court cases and answer the questions in TWO separate Word documents. DO NOT cut and paste information from the websites – put answers into your own words. You will get a ZERO if you pass off someone else's work as your own (plagiarism). Hazelwood vs. Kulhmeier Questions: What is this case about? What was argued? Who won? Why is it important to first amendment rights in respect to journalism students? Title it [last name] First Amendment Case 1 [class period] and turn to Mr. Nigrelli via Google Drive by the end of class on 2/22

5 Assignment: court case 2
Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent Community School District Questions: What is the case about? What was argued? Who won? Why is it important to first amendment rights in respect to journalism students? Title it [last name] First Amendment Case 2 [class period] and turn to Mr. Nigrelli via Google Drive by the end of class on 2/24


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