Patrick Henry made this statement in his speech at the Virginia Ratifying Convention. The purpose of the speech was to explain why he opposed ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights. A quotation by Patrick Henry at the Virginia Ratifying Convention. He says, You are not to inquire how your trade may be increased, nor how you are to become a great and powerful people, but how your liberties can be secured, for liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.

With which statement would the author of the quote above most likely agree?

A The president should have the ability to meet with leaders from around the world to plan for war.

B The U. S. Supreme Court should have the ability to strike down a law limiting prayer on public property.

C The New York legislature should have the ability to pass a law limiting media coverage of a local tragedy.

D A coalition of U. S. senators should be able to add NASA funding to the new congressional budget.

Question 1 which of the following can be defined as a " non-public" forum? a. the inside hall of a convention hall. b. a public street corner c. the steps of a court house d. a school classroom question 2 why is it beneficial for the government to allow freedom of speech? a. by allowing freedom of speech, the government can improve by hearing and accepting criticism from the people. b. by allowing freedom of speech.the government can punish actions by it's citizens. c. by allowing freedom fo speech, the government will provide a diverse culture. d. by allowing freedom of speech, the government allows itself to be overthrown to create a better government. question 3 which of the following is an example of sedition? a. a socialist encourages military soldiers to leave the military before they are legally allowed to. b. a communist presents ideas for a new government. c. a student organizes a flag burning protest. d. the new york times is restricted from printing a story about a defense trial.