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Chapter One

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

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Words to Understand

autocracy: a system of government in which a small circle of elites holds most, if not all, political power. Bill of Rights: the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which protect a range of basic rights of citizens of the United States. democracy: a system of government in which citizens hold all or most political power. Enlightenment: a period in 17th and 18th century European history in which there were great strides made in science, philosophy, and secular political values. freedom of expression: the right to express one’s personal views publicly without fear of government penalties. institutions: the manifestation of a country’s values and norms in governmental bodies.

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