The First Amendment

The First Amendment is not only a fundamental part of the U.S. Constitution, but it is also an essential part of American society. It is comprised of basic freedoms given to the American citizen. These freedoms vary and cover a broad range of important yet controversial topics. The First Amendment contains a freedom that involves religion. It protects the free exercise of religion as well as the prohibition of a national religion established by the government. The First Amendment protects the freedom of speech. It also protects the freedom of the press. It gives the right to peacefully assemble and the right to petition the government. The First Amendment guarantees these civil liberties, which allow the American people to live and function in a free, open society. Citizens are given these civil liberties and utilize them in order to have a voice within or raise opposition to society and the government.