The Constitution states that “Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom . . . of the press.” How might having a free press benefit society? Check all that apply.

The government might be pressured to pass laws that protect citizens.

Businesses might be less inclined to break laws.

Citizens might demand that the government take action on social problems.

Citizens might be better informed about society and their government.

The answer b is correct this all occurred during the red scare

Not sure if it’s within 12 months, but you could talk about the spreading of alt-right hate speech and whether that is covered by the right of freedom of speech? or, cover how during the midterm elections in some states many native american populations were declined to vote because they didn’t have the proper id, despite being citizens? also, the death of that journalist last month, who spoke freely and reported about the saudi government and how corrupted it is and was killed because of that (lack of free press/speech). just some ideas for this prompt, i hope at least one of them : )