1st amendment

First Amendment

Protects five basic freedoms: Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech.

R.A.P.P.S.

Acronym for the five basic freedoms protected by the First Amendment: Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech.

First Amendment

Protects five basic freedoms: Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech.

R.A.P.P.S.

Acronym for the five basic freedoms protected by the First Amendment: Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech.

Religion

Freedom to practice any religion or no religion without government interference.

Assembly

The right of people to gather peacefully for demonstrations or meetings.

Petition

The right to make complaints to or seek assistance from one's government without fear of punishment.

Press

The freedom to publish news and opinions without government censorship.

Speech

The right to express ideas and information without government restriction.

Clear and present danger

A standard to limit speech that poses an immediate threat to public safety.

Slander

Saying a lie that is meant to damage another person's reputation.

Libel

Published slander; written false statements damaging to a person's reputation.

Symbolic speech

Actions that express an idea or message, such as burning the American flag.

Texas v. Johnson (1989)

Supreme Court case that ruled burning the U.S. flag is protected as free speech.

United States v. Eichman (1990)

Supreme Court case that reaffirmed the right to burn the flag as free speech.

Establishment clause

Prohibits the government from establishing an official religion.

Free-exercise clause

Protects individuals' rights to practice their religion freely.

Government responsibility

The obligation to maintain public order while respecting the right to assemble.

Restrictions on assembly

Government can impose limitations on the time, place, and manner of assemblies.

Protected speech

Forms of expression that are safeguarded by the First Amendment.

Not protected speech

Forms of expression that can be limited or punished under the law.

Example of not protected speech

Yelling 'Fire!' in a crowded theater.

Example of protected speech

Demonstrating for peace with signs.

Freedom of expression

The right to express one's thoughts and ideas through various forms.

Diverse causes

Various movements and groups that utilize assembly and petition rights.

Public areas

Locations where the right to assemble is generally protected.

Government restrictions

Limitations that must not prevent the expression of ideas.