2006-09-14 09:02:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The Amendment that protects freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly and the right to petition the government.
2006-09-14 09:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by LoneStar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first amendment prohibits the federal legislature from making laws that:
* Establish a state religion or prefer certain religion (the "Establishment Clause");
* Prohibit free exercise of religion (the "Free Exercise Clause");
* Infringe the freedom of speech;
* Infringe the freedom of the press;
* Limit the right to assemble peaceably;
* Limit the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
2006-09-14 09:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by nads 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-14 09:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"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."
2006-09-14 09:06:40 · answer #4 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amendment is free speech, assembly and religion. All are protected
2006-09-14 09:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by vgsc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is mainly about protection of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom to address grievances, and a protection against congress abrogating our rights.
Here's more complete information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
2006-09-14 09:07:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of the press,(freedom of speech)
2006-09-14 09:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Thou Shall Not Have Any Other Gods Before Me"
2006-09-14 09:06:26 · answer #8 · answered by Ricky Roma 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The FREEDOM OF SPEECH
2006-09-14 09:04:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
google is your friend
2006-09-14 09:04:56 · answer #10 · answered by StevenJN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋