Understanding the First Amendment and Campaign Finance Regulations
Delve into the intricacies of the First Amendment and campaign finance regulations through a series of thought-provoking questions, images, and resources. Explore the fundamental role of free speech in democracy, the impact of money on political speech, and the historical context of press freedom. Engage with topics such as corruption, democracy effectiveness, colonial press influences, and the necessity of the First Amendment for a functioning democracy.
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Free Speech and Campaign Finance Regulations Authors: Chris Herr and Tristan Black-Ingersoll Adopted for remote learning by Corey Genest
Does the danger of corruption justify restricting the use of money as a form of political speech under the First Amendment?
Warmup: What makes a democracy effective? [enter your ideas here]
A quick review of the 1st Amendment
Is the first amendment necessary for an effective democracy? [enter your justified answer here]
Colonial Press and the First Amendment Please read the article linked in the above headline. Afterward, revisit your answer to the question on the previous slide. Has your opinion changed? Why? Pay attention to the quote from Thomas Jefferson at the beginning of the article. [your answer here please]
[please enter your answer here] Please watch the video linked below... Why the first Amendment is foremost On the left, please answer the following: Why did the Founders believe that the First Amendment was necessary to an effective democracy?
Please use the resources on the right to consider the following: Elections Political Parties Is the federal election system used in the United States effective? What is the electoral college?(video) Primary elections explained (video)
Campaign Finance Regulations To what extent should financial donations to political entities be protected as free speech under the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech: Crash Course Government and Politics #25 Today, FINALLY, Craig is going to talk about Free Speech! Now, free speech is so important because it not only allows you to critique the government, but it also protects you from the government. But it's essential to remember that not ALL speech is protected equally under the First Amendment, and just because you have a right to free speech doesn't mean your employer, for instance, can't fire you for something you say (unless your work for the government and then things get a bit more complicated). So we'll take a look at a couple significant Supreme Court cases that have gotten us to our current definition of free speech, and we'll also discuss some of the more controversial aspects of free speech - like hate speech. Produced in collaboration with PBS Digital Studios: http://youtube.com/pbsdigitalstudios Support is provided by Voqal: http://www.voqal.org All attributed images are licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet? Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/YouTubeCrashC... Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/TheCrashCourse Tumblr - http://thecrashcourse.tumblr.com Support Crash Course on Patreon: http://patreon.com/crashcourse CC Kids: http://www.youtube.com/crashcoursekids Freedom of Speech: Government and Politics
Please read each of the following statements. Afterward, drag the x into the box that indicates your opinion on each matter. Yes No x If you are driving your car and an oncoming vehicle crashes into you should you be able to sue the driver of the other vehicle? x If you are driving your new car and the gas tank explodes and injures you, should you be able sue the corporation that manufactured the car? x If you are driving your new car and the gas tank explodes and injures you, should you be able to sue the owners of the corporation that manufactured the car? x Should all American citizens have the right to vote in public elections? x Should all American corporations have the right to vote in public elections? x Should all American residents be allowed to donate money to a political campaign? x Should all American corporations be allowed to donate money to a political campaign?
Should corporations have the same rights as people? When did corporations become people? Please take some time to read the article linked at the right. Think about the following to what extent should corporations be treated as people under the law?
What campaign finance regulations existed before Watergate? [enter answer here] The Cost of Campaigns | Retro Report | The New York Times The Watergate campaign finance scandals led to a landmark law designed to limit the influence of money in politics. Forty years later, some say the scandal isn t what s illegal, it s what s legal. Produced by: Retro Report Read the story here: http://nyti.ms/11Y0ZGf Subscribe to the Times Video newsletter for free and get a handpicked selection of the best videos from The New York Times every week: http://bit.ly/timesvideonewsletter Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n Watch more videos at: http://nytimes.com/video --------------------------------------------------------------- Want more from The New York Times? Twitter: https://twitter.com/nytvideo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nytimes Google+: https://plus.google.com/+nytimes/ Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch. On YouTube. The Cost of Campaigns | Retro Report | The New York Times http://www.youtube.com/user/TheNewYorkTimes How did campaign finance regulations change as a result of Watergate? [enter answer here] What is soft money and how did it provide a loophole for corporate and individual campaign donations after Watergate? When and how was this loophole eliminated? [enter answer here] As you watch, please answer the questions on the right.
SCOTUS and Campaign Finance How has the Supreme Court ruled in regard to campaign finance law?
Please study the SCOTUS cases on the right. McConnell v FEC (2003) McConnell v FEC (2003)Summary Afterward, please take some time to answer the questions on the following slides. Citizens United v FEC (2010) McCutcheon v FEC -Summary
What aspects of campaign finance regulation were affirmed and/or modified by the Courts decision? [enter answer here] Do you agree with the Court s interpretation and application of the Constitution in this case? Why or why not? [enter answer here]
