Is a country where there freedom of speech and expression<span> is strongly protected from government restrictions through the</span><span> state and federal laws.</span>
In an explanatory essay, or any essay, the introductory paragraph introduces (hence it's name) the main idea, or what you are going to explain. The body paragraphs go into extreme detail of what the introductory paragraphs mentioned.
The chart is showing the differences and similarities between the opposers and supporters of the Alien and Sedition Acts