The Amendments
Shaping the Constitution, one change at a time.
By Alec Simonson
The First Amendment: Our Freedoms in Society
Explanation
A Video Explaining The First Amendment
The Freedom of Speech
Explanation
The freedom of speech means you are able to speak freely in public without government interference. I feel that there should be freedom of speech unless violence is involved.
Current Event: Morse v. Frederick
The First Amendment in History
My Opinion
The Freedom of The Press
Explanation
The freedom of the press allows the press to be able to publish new, information, opinions, and pictures with the government's consent.
Current Event: Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Freedom of the Press in History
My Opinion
The Freedom of Religion
Explanation
Current Event: Violation of the Establishment Clause
History of the Freedom of Religion
My Opinion
The Freedom of Petition
Explanation
The freedom of petition allow people to appeal to the government if they are in favor of or against policies that they feel strongly about or that affect them.
Current Event: Buckley v. American Constitutional Law Foundation
The Freedom of Petition in History
My Opinion
The Freedom of Assembly
Explanation
The freedom of assembly allows people to have the right to gather in public to march, protest, demonstrate, and carry signs. The only restriction is that you cannot express your views in a violent way.
Current Event: Nashville Protestors
Freedom of Assembly in History
My Opinion
Owning Firearms
Explanation
The freedom of assembly allows people to have the right to gather in public to march, protest, demonstrate, and carry signs. The only restriction is that you cannot express your views in a violent way.