The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition.
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A person can say or think anything they want.
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A person can practice any religion or no religion. The government cannot establish a national religion.
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People can come together to have peaceful meetings, rallies, marches, or demonstrations.
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A person can read, write, publish, or broadcast anything they want.
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People can ask the government to change the law.
Here is a (.pdf) or (.doc) of this webpage:
The First Amendment.
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