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Fundamentals of Freedom of Speech and Expression in Democracy, Quizzes of Local Government Studies

The concepts of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of expression in the context of democracy. It discusses the significance of these freedoms, the challenges posed by the 'tyranny of the majority', and the legal concept of 'clear and present danger'. The document also introduces the idea of a 'marketplace of ideas' and references the landmark supreme court case new york times vs. Sullivan (1964).

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2009/2010

Uploaded on 02/21/2010

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Download Fundamentals of Freedom of Speech and Expression in Democracy and more Quizzes Local Government Studies in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 1st Amendment DEFINITION 1 Definition: Freedom of Speech, Freedom to the Press, and Freedom of Expression. Ideas need to be able to circulate freely so people can make choices. Significance: Freedom of expression is FUNDAMENTAL to democracy. No freedom of expression, No democracy TERM 2 Tyranny of the majority DEFINITION 2 Definition: The phrase refers to when the majorities were intolerant of the minorities' ideas TERM 3 Clear and present Danger DEFINITION 3 Definition: The phrase "clear and present danger" means the threat of public order isTT obvious and immediate TERM 4 Market place of ideas DEFINITION 4 Definition: We should allow all ideas of opinion, to compete in the marketplace TERM 5 New York Times vs. Sullivan (1964) DEFINITION 5 Definition:
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