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Why have interpretations of the First Amendment changed over time? (APEX)

A. Because Americans have demanded that unpopular speech and unconventional beliefs be restricted by the government

B. Because US citizens have used direct democracy to force the courts to embrace certain interpretations of the Bill of Rights

C. Because congress has established its own interpretations of the Bill of Rights through later constitutional amendments

D. Because courts have issued rulings on cases that challenge the government's right to limit freedom of speech, assembly, and religion

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This is a little tough, but I would have to say that it is D
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Answer:

D. Because courts have issued rulings on cases that challenge the government's right to limit freedom of speech, assembly, and religion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Courts all over the country have faced different trials about the first Amendment, this rulings can make a different interpretation of the first amenmdenmt and be filed forever, so anyone in the future can cite them and make a case that someone in the past already did this, and a court allowed them, so the interpretation changes everytime there´s a new trial, and a new ruling.

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