"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."
This amendment is one of the most essential amendments because it addresses so many rights given to the people in order to protect some of their most important liberties against federal government. These rights are important in the expression of each person and allows everyone to have their own set of thoughts and beliefs and be able to express them freely. Without the first amendment I am not sure what kind of system of government we would have because the people wouldn't be able to express what they need and expect from government. The ability to complain to and about the government without fear of recourse make our government what it is to this day.
This cartoon from Calvin and Hobbes just shows how important the rights explained in the first amendment are to all citizens.
This video shows how the government is adapting to the society, and that unfortunately many people have no idea what is protected by the first amendment.
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