First Amendment

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. The first 10 amendments form the Bill of Rights

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First Amendment

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.

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Interpretations & Debate
Read Interpretations of Establishment Clause
Interpretations & Debate
Read Interpretations of Free Exercise Clause
Interpretations & Debate
Read Interpretations of Free Speech and Press
Interpretations & Debate
Read Interpretations of Assembly and Petition
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