US Government Unit Activity_3_Civil Rights, Citizenship, and Civic Participation ➤ Task 1: Balancing Liberty, Order, and Democracy (40 points) A balancing act occurs in US government and society between the rights of individuals and the maintenance of the common good, which can affect the whole country. a. (10 points) The First Amendment protects the freedom of speech for all citizens. But many misuse it to insult or attack individuals or minority groups. So, the United States has laws which restrict freedom of speech in certain situations such as false statements or offensive speech. However, there is no clear distinction as to when certain speeches can be considered protected under the First Amendment. → Use this resource to research free speech in America: Constitution USA with Peter Sagal | Where Should Free Speech End? | PBS (9:31). → What is one example when this issue has come up? What did the courts say? What is your opinion? hi can some one please help with this question