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AP US Government
Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.3
How does Madison’s original conception of the first amendment differ from modern interpretations?
Madison viewed it as a protection solely from federal government intrusion while today it's seen as applicable against state government too.
Madison saw it as an absolute right with no limitations while today some restrictions are allowed under certain circumstances.
Madison believed free exercise of religion constituted a total separation between church and state whereas contemporary interpretation allows some overlap in certain contexts.
Madison didn’t believe the first amendment protected symbolic speech but modern courts have upheld this protection.
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AP US Government - 3.3 First Amendment: Freedom of Speech
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