USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE US CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE ARTICLES AND AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the primary focus of the First Amendment?
A
right of self-expression
B
property rights
C
rights of the accused
D
contractual rights
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It guarantees freedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. It also guarantees the right of citizens to assemble peaceably and to petition their government.

Detailed explanation-2: -The First Amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms.

Detailed explanation-3: -The First Amendment guarantees our right to free expression and free association, which means that the government does not have the right to forbid us from saying what we like and writing what we like; we can form clubs and organizations, and take part in demonstrations and rallies.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 1st amendment of the United States was established in 1789. To this day, it allows citizens the freedom of speech, religion, press, the right to peacefully assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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