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The First Amendment

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  • How many "freedoms" does the first amendment include?
    5
  • What 2 Clauses are associated with Religion?
    Establishment Clause & Free Exercise Clause
  • What is the freedom of press?
    The press is given the right to gather and publish information, even if that info is critical of the government.
  • Who is the "Father of the Constitution?"
    James Madison
  • What do the Bill of Rights include?
    The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
  • Who wrote the Constitution?
    The Founding Fathers
  • What is the Establishment Clause?
    Government may not establish an official religion.
  • What is the freedom of assembly?
    Individuals are allowed to peacefully gather without fear of consequence.
  • What is the Free Exercise Clause?
    Prevents the Government from prohibiting the free exercise of religion.
  • What are the 5 Freedoms of the first amendment?
    Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and right to petition
  • When was the Constitution written?
    1787
  • What is the right to petition?
    Individuals have the right to make their views known to government leaders.
  • Who believed the Constitution gave too much power to the federal government?
    Anti-Federalists
  • What does "ratify" mean?
    make official
  • What is freedom of speech?
    Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs without fear of consequence.
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