Which kind of speech is the First Amendment designed to protect? defamation

defamation

libel
libel

obscene speech
obscene speech

political speech

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The First Amendment is primarily designed to protect political speech. It safeguards the rights of individuals to express their opinions about government, engage in public debate, and advocate for change without fear of government censorship or punishment. While the First Amendment offers some protection for other forms of speech, such as artistic expression and commercial speech, certain categories, like defamation and obscenity, do not receive the same level of protection.