MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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A reporter publishes an article critical of city officials.
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A man on trial refuses to testify against himself.
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A women asks to see a lawyer before answering questions from the police.
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A family refuses to permit soldiers be be housed in their home.
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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 guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. It forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and also restricting an individual’s religious practices.
Detailed explanation-3: -What basic rights are protected by the First Amendment? The basic rights protected by the First Amendment were freedom of religion, freedom of press, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Supreme Court has long considered political and ideological speech to be at the core of the First Amendment, including speech concerning “politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion.” W.