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14) Select TWO reasons why the First Amendment protection of speech and free press are important to a constitutional republic.

it allows citizens to say anything they wish to express.
The media can report freely on the activities of government.
Citizens can speak out against the government without fear of retaliation.
Citizens enjoy reading, hearing, and watching the news.

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It allows citizens to say anything they wish to express

Citizens can speak out against the government without fear
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Answer:it allows citizens to say any thing they wish to express . citizens can speak out against the government without fear of retaliation.

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