What amendments in the Bill of Rights protect those accused of criminal activity? What are the three types of speech protected by the First Amendment?

Questions:

1. What amendments in the Bill of Rights protect those accused of criminal activity? In your discussion, be sure to identify the protection and reference pertinent court cases. (20 pts)

2. What are the three types of speech protected by the First Amendment? What is meant by the preferred position? Be sure to list the test for each type of speech. (20 pts.)

3. What is the major difference between the establishment clause and free exercise clause? What are the tests for each clause? (10 pts)

4. What is incorporation or selective incorporation? Why was the process necessary? What key court cases were used to protect your procedural rights and which protected your substantive rights? (20 pts)

What amendments in the Bill of Rights protect those accused of criminal activity? What are the three types of speech protected by the First Amendment?
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