Amendment Translation

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression from government interference. Freedom of expression consists of the rights to freedom of speech, press, assembly and to petition the government for a redress of grievances, and the implied rights of association and belief.

"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."
-1st Amendment to Constitution of the United States of America

The first Amendment gives us our freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly. We have the right to practice and establish any religion we choose and peacefully express any beliefs we have without any interference from the Government.

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