The First Amendment was adopted to
A) punish certain types of speech.
B) outlaw false speech.
C) give the government power over public speech.
D) limit federal power.

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The First Amendment was adopted to limit federal power by prohibiting Congress from making laws that restrict freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petition. It was intended to protect individuals from government censorship and interference in their beliefs and expression. The amendment does not punish certain types of speech or outlaw false speech, and it does not give the government direct power over public speech, although certain types of speech (such as threats or incitement to violence) may be restricted in specific circumstances.

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