This site explores the history and interpretation of the First Amendment of the U. S. Constitution, including the Free Speech Clause, the Establishment Clause, and the Free Exercise Clause. For materials on other topics related to the Constitution, visit Exploring Constitutional Law. <\/p>\n
THE FREE SPEECH CLAUSE <\/p>\n
Introduction to the Free Speech Clause<\/p>\n
What is \"Speech\"?<\/p>\n
The \"Clear & Present Danger\" Test for Subversive Advocacy <\/p>\n
Advocacy of Unlawful Action and the \"Incitement Test\"<\/p>\n
Substantial Overbreadth Doctrine<\/p>\n
Prior Restraints <\/p>\n
The Press & Fair Trial Issues<\/p>\n
Four-Letter Words and Other Indecent Speech <\/p>\n
A Free Speech History Lesson: The Trial of Lenny Bruce <\/p>\n
Regulation of Hate Speech <\/p>\n
Desecrating Flags and Other Attacks on American Symbols <\/p>\n
First Amendment Limitations on Civil Law Liability<\/p>\n
Does the First Amendment Protect Lies? <\/p>\n
Different Tests for Different Media?<\/p>\n
Permits and Fees for Marches, Parades, Rallies <\/p>\n
Speech Restrictions in the Traditional Public Forum <\/p>\n
Time, Place, and Manner Regulations <\/p>\n
Speech Restrictions in the Limited Public Forum <\/p>\n
Speech Restrictions in the Non-Public Forum <\/p>\n
Student Speech Rights <\/p>\n
Government-Compelled Speech <\/p>\n
Gov't Speech & Conditions on Speech Attached to Gov't Spending <\/p>\n
Free Speech Rights of Public Employees<\/p>\n
The First Amendment and News Gathering: Access to (and Protection of) Sources <\/p>\n
Regulation of Commercial Speech <\/p>\n
Campaign Finance Regulation <\/p>\n
The Right Not to Associate <\/p>\n
What is Obscene?<\/p>\n
Regulation of Child Pornography<\/p>\n
Adult-Oriented Businesses and the \"Secondary Effects\" Test <\/p>\n
Free Speech and the State Action Requirement <\/p>\n
THE RELIGION CLAUSES <\/p>\n
Introduction to the Establishment Clause<\/p>\n
Prayer in the Public Schools<\/p>\n
Vouchers & Other Aid to Religious Schools <\/p>\n
The Evolution\/Creationism Controversy <\/p>\n
Theocracy Issues: Looking for Secular Purposes <\/p>\n
Religious Symbols in Public Places <\/p>\n
Student-Initiated Religious Speech <\/p>\n
The Free Exercise Clause: Rise of the Compelling State Interest Test<\/p>\n
The Free Exercise Clause: Narrowing of the Test<\/p>\n
To see a course syllabus, jump to: FIRST AMENDMENT LAW SYLLABUS. <\/p>\n
SAMPLE EXAM PROBLEMS <\/p>\n
(All teachers are welcome to adopt this material for their own courses. DL) THEME SONG <\/p>\n
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