Why is freedom of expression an important right in american society? a. people must be able to share ideas without fear of punishment to participate in civic life. b. defendants on trial have a right to representation from an attorney to defend them. c. early leaders of the nation supported it, but the freedom no longer requires protection. d. without freedom of expression, people would not be able to vote in elections.

answer; ok in rural area most people depend on private transportation(cars),pick up truck,donkey and buggy: ),and urban people can walk or ride public transportation,bus,train cab,uber.

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.