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The First Amendment

The First Amendment. Which individual rights are protected by the 1st amendment?. 1. Civil liberties- freedoms we have to think or act without interference from the government 2. Many civil liberties are protected in the bill of rights 3. Bill of Rights- First 10 amendments.

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The First Amendment

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  1. The First Amendment

  2. Which individual rights are protected by the 1st amendment? • 1. Civil liberties- freedoms we have to think or act without interference from the government • 2. Many civil liberties are protected in the bill of rights • 3. Bill of Rights- First 10 amendments • 4. Five Freedoms protected by 1st amendment: • Freedom of Religion • Freedom of Speech • Freedom of the press • Freedom of assembly • Freedom to petition the gov’t

  3. Freedoms Protected by 1st Amendment • 5. Establishment Clause- Congress cannot set up or establish an official gov’t of the U.S. • Americans are free to worship as they choose • 6. Freedom of Speech- opinions can be stated in public or private without fear of consequences by the gov’t • Supreme Court decisions extend it beyond words • 7. Freedom of Press- • John Peter Zenger-rise of freedom of press • Gov’t cannot censor • Censorship-banning printed material/film that is alarming or offensive • Includes books, newspapers, magazines, t.v., radio, and internet • 8. Freedom of Assembly • Right to gather peacefully • Right to free association • 9. Freedom to Petition- • Formal request for the gov’t to act

  4. Discussion • What are civil liberties? • Which individual rights are protected by the 1st amendment? • What is the establishment clause? • Why would anyone want to assemble? • What is censorship? • What is the purpose of a petition?

  5. Limitations on the 1st Amendment • 10. Slander- speaking something that is not the truth • 11. Libel- printing something that is untrue • 12. Other limits: • Cannot speak/act in a manner that leads to criminal activity • Cannot make a speech that will lead to overthrowing gov’t

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