THE FIRST AMENDMENT
THE FIRST AMENDMENT
The first ten Amendments (Bill of Rights) were ratified effective December 13, 1791.
AMENDMENT 1
*Freedom of religion, speech, and the press
*Rights of assembly and petition
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Terms to know
a. prohibiting – keeping out, not allowing
b. abridging - to shorten or reduce
c. redress – remedy
Read the First Amendment. Answer the following questions.
|First Amendment Broken into Parts |
|Freedoms found within the First Amendment |How does this portion of the amendment limit the government? |
|1. Freedom of Religion |*The government may not dictate what religion the people should |
| |follow |
| |*The government may not use taxpayer money to support a |
| |particular religion |
| |*The government may not prevent the citizenry from practicing |
| |religion |
|2. Freedom of Speech |*Allows the people to criticize the government without threat of |
| |imprisonment or death |
| |*Allows personal expression as long as others are not put in |
| |grave danger. |
| |(In other words, you must be responsible for what you say.) |
|3. Freedom of Press |*Allows reporting of the government’s activity |
| |*Keeps the citizenry informed |
|4. Right to a Assemble |*Allow for groups with common goals and beliefs to meet. |
| |*Gives organization to groups so that they may be better |
| |represented by government |
|5. Right to Petition |*Allows the people to request change and voice displeasure |
| |without the threat of imprisonment or death. |
1. The First Amendment shows the United States as a limited or unlimited government?
EXPLAIN your answer.
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