The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is considered a foundation of democracy in the United States, guaranteeing fundamental freedoms such as freedom of speech, religion, and freedom of the press. While establishing the Bill of Rights, the First Amendment was developed with specific intention by the Framers of the Constitution to protect individual liberties and ratify the principles of a free society. The Framers recognized the critical role of preserving citizens' rights from government intervention and promoting an open environment for different ideas. Considering at the time all the colonial control, the First Amendment represents an intense belief in the ability of free speech to promote discussion among people, hold the government accountable, and develop society in addition to a commitment to prevent oppression. The intentions behind the First Amendment varied, reflecting the Framers' commitment to protecting citizens' rights from government interference and ensuring an open space for ideas. One of the primary goals of the First Amendment was to prevent the establishment of a state religion and grant individuals the freedom …show more content…
To make sure that the constitution's protections continue to be strong and accessible, legislators and legal experts would need to have open discussions as the limits of free speech are challenged in new circumstances. The challenge of maintaining and updating the constitutional protections in an age of misinformation is finding an appropriate balance between supporting free speech and preventing harm without going too far in either direction or using censorship. As time goes on, society changes and new protections and limits can be brought into law by legislators in the Congress and the House of Representatives, as long as the rights brought by the amendment are still