A01: The First Amendment to the United States Constitution
- An amendment to the US Constitution, and part of the Bill of Rights establishing freedom of religion and the right to free speech
Text
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.
History
- Adopted December 15, 1791