Religion
The Freedom of Religion is...
The right to practice whatever religion one chooses or no religion at all.
The freedom of speech is...
The right to express any opinion without restraints.
The Freedom of Assembly is...
The right to peacefully assemble.
The Freedom of Press is...
The right to spread thoughts, ideas, and news that is TRUE without punishment.
The Freedom of Peition is...
The right to freely ask/complain to the government about something we do not see fit.
The president declares that every United States citizen must convert to Judaism. Is this an example of freedom of religion?
No. This is unconstitutional.
Students wear black armbands to school to protest an ongoing war. Is this an example of freedom of speech?
Yes this is an example of freedom of speech.
Protesters gain a permit and assemble peacefully in a local park to express the idea of saving sea turtles. Is this an example of freedom of assembly?
Yes this is an example of freedom of assembly.
Channel 5 News is writing a story that the President does not like. He decides to censor the story. Is this an example of freedom of the press?
No. The U.S. government cannot censor a story if it is true because they do not like it.
Citizens write a letter asking the president to repeal the recently passed law against sleeping. Is this an example of freedom of petetion?
Yes. This is an example of freedom of petetion.
A governor declares a new statewide religion that must be followed. Is this an example of a violation of the right?
Yes, this violates the Right for Freedom of Religion.
A company said that all of their products are natural and cruelty-free. It is later proved that they test their products on animals. Is this a violation of freedom of speech?
Yes. This violation refers to advertisment fraud.
Was the march on Washington a violation of freedom of assembly?
No, it was not; it was within the rights of the First Amendment.
A news reporter covers a story of a scandal in Congress, but it was not true. Is this a violation?
Yes. Freedom of press must be true to be within the right.
A woman sends a threat to the House of Representatives to make them not pass a law. Is this a violation?
Yes.
What is a limitation for the freedom of religion?
Public health or safety
What is a limitation for the freedom of speech?
Harassment, threats, or intimidation
What is a limitation for the freedom of assembly?
Place and manner restrictions
What is a limitation for the freedom of petition?
Public order, safety, or health
What is a limitation for the freedom of the press?
False information or invading a person's privacy