5 Freedoms of the First Amendment Flashcards
Freedom of religion
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.
Freedom of religion
Practice their religion as they please
Freedom of speech
Allows individuals to express themselves without government interference or regulation
Freedom of speech
Prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,
Freedom of press
The right to publish and disseminate information, thoughts, and opinions without restraint or censorship
Freedom of press
Abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press
Freedom to assemble
The First Amendment prohibits government from abridging “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.
Freedom to assemble
This basic freedom ensures that the spirit of the First Amendment survives and thrives even when the majority of citizens would rather suppress expression it finds offensive.
Freedom to petition
the right of the people peaceably to assemble,
Freedom to petition
Nominating petitions filed by political candidates to get on a ballot,