Introduction
Yazmin Richardson
804
Performance Task #1
AMENDMENT I
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Religion
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Speech
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Press
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.
Summary
The people are allowed to practice any religion, press, speak freely, assembly, and petition.
Task
Yazmin Richardson
804
Performance Task #2
1st Amendment
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is also the first section of the Bill of Rights. It is arguably the most important part of the U.S. Constitution, as it guarantees freedoms of religion, speech, writing and publishing, peaceful assembly, and the freedom to raise grievances with the Government. In addition, it requires that a wall of separation be maintained between church and state. It reads:
"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."
Facts
1. The First Amendment was written because at America’s inception, citizens demanded a guarantee of their basic freedoms. http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/about-the-first-amendment
2. The First Amendment, like the rest of the Bill of Rights, originally restricted only what the federal government may do and did not bind the states. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/208044/First-Amendment
3. It covers several implied rights like freedom of association, freedom to travel, freedom to participate in politics, freedom to donate to political candidates, and a limited right to anonymity. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080818141448AANc4Ff
4.The 1st Amendment protects your right to believe and practice whatever religious principles you choose and your right to say what you believe, even if it is unpopular or against the will of elected officials. http://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/1st-amendment.html
5. The need for the Constitution grew out of problems with the Articles of Confederation, which established a "firm league of friendship" between the states, and vested most power in a Congress of the Confederation. http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government/the-constitution
Evaluation
Yazmin Richardson
804
Performance Task #3
AMENDMENT I
1. When the U.S. Constitution was signed on Sept. 17, 1787, it did not contain the essential freedoms now outlined in the Bill of Rights, why didn’t it contain essential freedoms?
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/about-the-first-amendment
2. The First Amendment, like the rest of the Bill of Rights, originally restricted only what the federal government may do and did not bind the states. Why?
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/208044/First-Amendment
3. Why does it cover several implied rights like freedom of association, freedom to travel, freedom to participate in politics, freedom to donate to political candidates, and a limited right to anonymity? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080818141448AANc4Ff
4. How come lt also protects your right to publish any information you want? http://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/1st-amendment.html
5.Why is the constitution needed? http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government/the-constitution
Conclusion
Yazmin Richardson
804
Performance Task #4
1st Amendment
http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2080345_2080344_2080342,00.htm
What is freedom of expression?
Right to express one's ideas and opinions freely through speech, writing, and other forms of communication but without deliberately causing harm to others' character and/or reputation by false or misleading statements. Freedom of press is part of freedom of expression.
How has it changed/affect your life today?
It affects your life because it gives you the freedom to disagree. Without it you would not have the freedom to express your own opinion.
What do the words of the First Amendment mean?
The First Amendment’s establishment clause prevents government from establishing an official religion
What does the first amendment mean?
The First Amendment makes it illegal to make a law that establishes a religion, stops the freedom of speech, stops people from practicing their religion, stops the press from printing what they want, and stops people from exercising their right to assemble peacefully or demonstrating against the government.