Which of the following statements best summarizes the First Amendment? The First Amendment is designed to protect popular speech.

The First Amendment is designed to protect popular speech.

The First Amendment is designed to protect political speech.
The First Amendment is designed to protect political speech.

The First Amendment is designed to protect personal and commercial speech.
The First Amendment is designed to protect personal and commercial speech.

The First Amendment is designed to protect popular and political speech.

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The First Amendment is designed to protect popular and political speech.

While it does specifically protect political speech, it also encompasses a broader range of expression, including unpopular speech, personal expression, and commercial communication. Therefore, the most comprehensive summary is that it protects both popular and political speech.