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The First Amendment

Freedom of Religion

Establishment Clause

prevent an establishment state church

The First Amendment

Freedom of Religion

Establishment Clause

prevent an establishment state church

Bill of RIghts

A statement of a citizens legal privilege which cannot be taken away by the government

Free Exercise Clause

protect the individual’s freedom of religion

Establishment Clause

Congress will not allow an “established” or state church

Lemon Test

came from court case Lemon vs. Kurtzman (1971); the Supreme Court has ruled the established clause cases in 3 ways

Free Exercise Clause

The right of an American citizen to practice his religion freely

Freedom of Religious Responsibility

worship God in a correct and decent way; respect others beliefs

Freedom of Speech

The ability to voice opinions freely

Slander

false speech

Libel

false writing

Treason

American Citizens can’t say or write anything that would harm the country or advocate its violent, revolutionary overthrow

Freedom of Speech Responsibility

use words to encourage and edify; respect others opinions

Freedom of The Press

The ability of the news media to report or share opinions w/o prior restraint

Assembly

the ability to gather to demonstrate or protest political/social issues

Redress Grievances

publicly asking the government for solutions to problems

Freedom of Assembly Responsibility

demonstrate decently, and lawfully for appropriate issues

Second Amendment

Establishes a militia (armed citizens)

Brady Law

restricts the sale of handguns by requiring a waiting period before purchasing

Third Amendment

Protects a citizen’s property rights

Fourth Amendment

Prevents “searches and seizures” of private property