First Amendment (5 Freedoms)

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A reporter printing untrue information about President Obama in the newspaper.

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Freedom of Press

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A student writing a letter to the school principal asking to have free seating at lunch.

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Freedom of Speech

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A _______ is a written list of laws that make sure citizens have rights and that the government cannot have too much power

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Constitution

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Families homeschooling their children so they can include their religion in their children’s education

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Freedom of Religion

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A protest march against illegal immigration

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Freedom of Assembly

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A cartoon in a newspaper that makes fun of religion

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Freedom of Press

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This important freedom allows people to tell the government what they think is needed.

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Freedom to Petition the Government

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This freedom lets American citizens to say what they think, provided they do not purposely hurt someone else's reputation by telling lies

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Freedom of Speech

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This freedom makes it possible for Americans to keep informed about what is going on in government. It helps them to be responsible citizens. Reporters and editors can criticize the government without the risk of punishment, provided they do not deliberately tell lies. Newspapers, magazines, and books, as well as television and movie scripts, do not have to be submitted for government inspection before they are published.

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Freedom of Press

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This freedom means that the government may not force you to accept one set of religious beliefs nor may it interfere with the way you worship.

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Freedom of Religion