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Section 2

The First Amendment: The Right to Freedom of Religion, Expression, Press, and Assembly

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The First Amendment

The First Amendment to the US Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights, and protects core American civil liberties.

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Freedom of Religion

Freedom of religion is a constitutionally guaranteed right, established in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights.

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The Establishment Clause: Separation of Church and State

As part of the First Amendment's religious freedom guarantees, the Establishment Clause requires a separation of church and state.

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The Free Exercise Clause: Freedom of Religion

The Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment establishes the right of all Americans to freely practice their religions.

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Freedom of Speech

The freedom of speech is a protected right under the First Amendment, and while many categories of speech are protected, there are limits.

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Freedom of the Press

The First Amendment guarantees the freedom of the press, which includes print media as well as any other source of information or opinion.

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Freedom of Assembly and Petition

The First Amendment establishes the right to assembly and the right to petition the government.

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