Lesson 73 of 84 · Citizenship
⭐ 30 XPFollowing Rules at School and in the Community
Freedom of speech, protected by the First Amendment, means citizens can share opinions even if others disagree.
🎯 Your mission
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⚡ The twist
There's always more than one side to the story.
Mind = Blown
🤯 The world is wilder and weirder than the textbook makes it look.
Then & Now
🕰️ History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.
Freedom of speech, protected by the First Amendment, means citizens can share opinions even if others disagree. However, speech intended to cause immediate harm is not protected.
Key Facts
Rights come with responsibilities.
Volunteering strengthens communities.
The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is community service?
Why this still matters
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Stretch Challenge
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