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POLI330N Week 2: Creative Writing Assignment: Analyzing Public Policy Through a Lens of Federalism
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Please review the following optional scholarly articles (sorted by topic).
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Introduction
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It allows individuals to express their thoughts, beliefs, and opinions without fear of government censorship. In California’s public schools, this principle extends to both students and educators, though within reasonable limits that maintain a safe and respectful learning environment. Understanding how state and federal governments protect and share power over this right helps ensure a balance between expression and order in education.
Relation to the California Constitution
Article I, Section 2(a) of the California Constitution explicitly guarantees every person the right to freely speak, write, and publish opinions on all subjects. This protection is even broader than the federal First Amendment. California courts have consistently ruled that students retain free speech rights at school, as long as their actions do not cause substantial disruption or infringe on others’ rights. This reinforces California’s strong tradition of protecting civil liberties at the state level.
Relation to Federal Government Policies
At the federal level, the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution ensures that “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech.” Landmark cases such as Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969) affirmed that students do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.” Federal courts continue to shape how schools nationwide balance free expression with maintaining order, ensuring consistent national standards…………………..Purchase the full solution for $10
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