USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The First Amendment is part of which two historic documents?
A
the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
B
the Treaty of Paris (1783) and the Bill of Rights
C
the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution
D
the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The First Amendment has two provisions concerning religion: the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amendment I 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-3: -Articles 3 to 12, ratified December 15, 1791, by three-fourths of the state legislatures, constitute the first 10 amendments of the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights.

Detailed explanation-4: -First Amendment: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly. Second Amendment: the right of the people to keep and bear arms. Third Amendment: restricts housing soldiers in private homes. Fourth Amendment: protects against unreasonable search and seizure.

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