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U.S. Constitution - Amendment 1

Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression

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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.


Notes for this amendment:
Proposed 9/25/1789
Ratified 12/15/1791
Note
Topic: Religion
Topic: Student Rights
An Interview with John Stuart Mill
Treaty Between the United States and Tripoli

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