Speech
What is the freedom of speech?
The right to express ideas without government interference.
What is the freedom of religion?
The right to hold, practice, and express religious beliefs without government interference.
What is freedom of the press?
The right to communicate and publish information, opinions, and expressions without government censorship.
What is the freedom of assembly?
The right of people to gather peacefully and associate with each other to express, promote, or defend their ideas
What does it mean to petition the Government for a redress of grievances?
To petition the Government to fix a problem.
What is obsceinty in fraud?
Unlawful speech
What two Clauses come out of this part of the First Amendment?
The Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause
What are the 3 branches of Government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
When was the First Amendment adopted?
December 15, 1791
Where does the right to petition originate?
It was originally formalized in documents like the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights
What is it called when the government can restrict speech?
Unprotected speech
Who is "He"
King George lll
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When was The Constitution written?
July 4, 1776
Who can you petition?
Any part of the government, at any level-federal, state, or local
What does "We the People" mean?
The power to govern comes directly from the citizens not from a king dictator or seperate states
What is a limit on religious practice?
The government can regulate certain actions if those actions are harmful
What is it called when you publish false information that harms someone's reputation?
Defamation
At what point does a protest go against this Amendment?
Once it gets violent
The First Amendment is included in...?
The Bill of Rights
What's the order of the 5 points in the First Amendment?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of The Press
Freedom to Assemble
Petition the Government
Which Clause prevents the government from establishing a religion or promoting one religion over over others?
The Establishment Clause
What is the main reason to have freedom of The Press?
It insures that citizens are well informed and can hear diverse viewpoints
What are the 3 main parts of a legal assembly/protest?
Time, place, and manner
Does the right to petition ensure that the government must act on or grant a petition?
No, it does not guarantee the government will, it primarily protects the right to ask for change without fear of punishment or retaliation from the government.