What is the 1st Amendment?

The 1st Amendment to the Constitution states that, 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.

What is protected by the 1st Amendment?

The 1st Amendment provides for the following fundamental freedoms:

• Freedom of Religion
• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of Press
• Freedom of Assembly

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