Civics-Ch. 4 Lesson 1 & 2

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The First Amendment protects five basic freedoms: Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition the Government.

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Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition the Government

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What does free speech include according to the First Amendment?

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Words spoken in meetings, conversations, speeches and lectures. It also included words spoken in radio and TV and broadcasts.

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The Bill of Rights refers to "The Press" today as:

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Radio, television, and internet

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What right does the First Amendment protect regarding gatherings?

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The right to gather in groups for any reason, as long as the groups are peaceful.

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What is the purpose of the right to petition according to the First Amendment?

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To express ourselves to the government

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The First Amendment was never intended to allow citizens to do whatever they please. What must be balanced?

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The rights of one person must be balanced against the rights of others

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What is the Second Amendment?

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It gives the right to bear arms, was written when state militias were made up of a small army of people who served as soldiers when needed.

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The Fourth Amendment Protects:

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The right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. No officer of the government can search a person's property or take his or her possessions at will.

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The Fifth Amendment States:

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The Fifth Amendment states that no one can be tried for a serious crime without indictment. It prevents putting people on trial more than once for the same crime and also protects an accused person's right to remain silent.

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The Sixth Amendment Requires:

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That a person be told the charges against them are and that the accused be allowed a trial by jury.