When was the 1st Amendment passed? (Freedom of Speech) Why was it passed?

Answer 1

The first amendment, and all others that followed, were passed after it was realized that the Constitution was incomplete and missing important items. Instead of doing a rewrite, amendments were added to the Constitution. The first amendment included basic freedoms of religion, speech, assembly, and to petition the government

Answer 2

Did you leave your book at school?

Note: The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution in their original form. These amendments were ratified December 15, 1791, and form what is known as the "Bill of Rights."


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Amendment I

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.