1st Amendment

1st Amendment

Open Ended

The first words of the constitution are "WE THE PEOPLE..." Based off this quote, what can you say about the United States government?

​THE BILL OF RIGHTS

​The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments (changes) to the Constitution (law of the land).

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Many anti-federalists would not ratify (approve) the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.

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​The Bill of Rights protected our individual liberties (freedoms) and limited the power of the government.

The FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS

​The first amendment is the freedom of expression.

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Freedom of expression has five parts (religion, assembly, speech, petition, press).

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​You have the right to a RASPPA!!!(religion, assembly, speech, petition, press, amendment #1)

​RASPPA FOR FREEDOM!!!

Multiple Choice

The first amendment protects your freedom of 

• joy

• expression

Multiple Choice

You have the right to a R.A.S.P.P.A.!

• religion, assembly, speech, petition, press, amendment #1

• religion, altitude, speech, petition, press, amendment #1

Poll

Are you okay with the government telling you what religion to practice and how to practice it?

• yes

• no

​FREEDOM OF RELIGION

• ​The government can't declare an official religion or limit religious expression.

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• ​The government can't make you practice a religion or tell you how to practice it!!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of freedom of religion?

• Robert gives a speech about tacos the class. 

• Julian goes to church every Sunday. 

Multiple Choice

Freedom of religion means that the government cannot

• tell you what to eat

• tell you what religion to practice or how to practice it 

Poll

The people of Russia technically don't have the right to assemble (gather in a group to protest). This has not stopped Russians from protesting, but many have been arrested as a result even when the protesting was peaceful. Can you see this happening in the United States?

• yes

• no

​FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY

​People can meet up in groups and protest as long as it is peaceful.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the right to assemble?

• Alejandro attends karate after school. 

• Billy joins a peaceful protest. 

Poll

Does freedom of speech mean you can say whatever you want with no limits?

• yes

• no

​FREEDOM OF SPEECH

​The government can't punish people for saying what they think as long as it is true (not slander or libel) and not dangerous.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of speech protected by the 1st amendment?

• Pablo tells his brother his outfit is ugly. 

• Tom yells "bomb!" at an airport as a joke. 

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of speech protected under the first amendment?

• Mandy criticizes the way the president is leading the country. 

• Bob tells his neighbor a racist remark. 

Poll

In the United States, does the government control the news?

• yes

• no

​FREEDOM OF PRESS

​The government cannot control what the press (news) report as long as it is true (not slander or libel).

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of freedom of press?

• A news reporter reports the results of a local election. 

• Daniel buys a goldfish. 

Multiple Choice

Can the government prevent news outlets from reporting on the president?

• yes

• no

Poll

Do you agree that it is the responsibilities of American citizens to let the government know when a law needs to be added or changed?

• yes

• no

​FREEDOM OF PETITION

Individuals have the right to ask the government to make changes to the laws (petitions, protests, boycotts, etc.).

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​You are allowed to let the government know you are unhappy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of freedom of petition?

• Leonel starts a petition to add more PE to the schedule. 

• Ismael feeds his puppies. 

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of freedom of petition?

• Luis writes his congressman about changing an unfair law. 

• Jose goes to school everyday. 

Open Ended

If you could only have one aspect of the 1st amendment, which one would you chose and why? (Religion, Assembly, Speech, Petition, Press, Amendment #1)