First Amendment CE.3B

Warm Up 9/16/2015 Q: Why do you think the first amendment is important?

Review: How to become a Citizen Means of obtaining citizenship By birth By naturalization

By Birth: Birth means Being born on US soil At least One parent is a citizen already

Naturalization: Process taken by immigrants to become an American citizen by demonstrating: - Knowledge of American history - Knowledge of American government - Ability to read, speak, and write words in English

Civic Duties vs Responsibilities Does anyone know the difference?

The U.S. Constitution: What is the purpose of the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

1st amendment to the U.S. Constitution 1 st amendment to the U.S. Constitution “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.”

First Amendment Freedoms Religion Speech Press Assembly Petition The Bill of RIGHTS grants certain FREEDOMS to Americans. Of all the Amendments, the FIRST is the most IMPORTANT

Notes: Back of B1 ReligionSpeechPressAssemblyPetition Believe in any religion. The Govt can’t force you to follow religion Say anything without fear of punishment The news Or You can publish information. Even if the government doesn’t like what you say Right to gather in groups peacefully Right to communicate with the GOVT No fear of punishment for what you say

1 st Amendment Rights A. Religion: - You may believe in any religion - The government make laws violating your right to believe Ie: Government cannot stop you from practicing any religion you want

1 st Amendment Rights B. Speech: Citizens are free to express their thoughts without fear (say what you want)

North Korea We are, in this forum expressing our right to free speech. We have the right to call for the removal of any official in the government without fear of going to jail. This right is rare in the world, if you don't believe that, go to North Korea, stand on a street corner, and speak out against that government. You will be in a little box within an hour.

1 st Amendment Rights C. Press: 1. The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government.

1 st Amendment Rights D. Assembly: 1. Individuals may peacefully gather.

1 st Amendment Rights E. Petition: 1. Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.