MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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A local government sets aside a day to celebrate citizens’ contributions.
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A college professor takes her computer home so she can work over the weekend.
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A state court allows the government to take privately owned land to use for a new highway.
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A group of people demonstrates against a law enacted by the city council.
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The First Amendment was passed in 1951 by the Provisional Parliament, which was elected on a limited franchise. Recently the Supreme Court of India agreed to examine a PIL challenging changes made to the right to freedom of speech and expression by the first amendment act 1951.
Detailed explanation-3: -abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” What does this mean today? Generally speaking, it means that the government may not jail, fine, or impose civil liability on people or organizations based on what they say or write, except in exceptional circumstances.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Free Exercise Clause protects citizens’ right to practice their religion as they please, so long as the practice does not run afoul of a “public morals” or a “compelling” governmental interest.