Identify and explain the overall importance of the First Amendment for a democracy.

This writing assignment encourages students to contemplate the motivations behind the decisions and actions of political figures, critically evaluate those motivations, and assess the significance of the actions taken as they analyze important events and the gravity of the First Amendment. After watching V for Vendetta explain the overall importance of the First Amendment. Use the class readings and the cases to support your position. Identify and explain the overall importance of the First Amendment for a democracy. view longer description 40 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks / 40 pts Identify governmental overreach or disregard of the protections in the 1st Amendment, both in the movie and in real life. view longer description 25 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks / 25 pts Use the Constitution, Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers, and/or the Antifederalist Papers to examine the protections the Famers put in place to protect against this governmental overreach or disregard. view longer description 25 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks / 25 pts Comply with conventional English grammar, spelling, usage, etc., as well as the instructions on paper format. view longer description 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks / 10 pt