What is the exact text of the 1st Amendment?
The First Amendment text 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.”
What are the 5 rights in the 1st Amendment?
The five freedoms it protects: speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government. Together, these five guaranteed freedoms make the people of the United States of America the freest in the world.
How do I cite the First Amendment?
How to Cite the First Amendment
- Decide whether you will mention the First Amendment in the text itself. If so, you do not need to cite it.
- Add the First Amendment to the reference list for your report, using this form: “U.S. Const. amend I.”
- Cite the amendment within the paper itself, in parenthetical documentation.
What are the 10 constitutional Rights?
Bill of Rights – The Really Brief Version
| 1 | Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. |
|---|---|
| 7 | Right of trial by jury in civil cases. |
| 8 | Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments. |
| 9 | Other rights of the people. |
| 10 | Powers reserved to the states. |
How do I Bluebook my act?
Elements
- Title of Act.
- Law abbreviation.
- The abbreviation “No.”
- Law number.
- Pinpoint reference (if applicable)
- Volume.
- Abbreviated name of session law publication (See Appx.
- Pages and sections (if pinpoint citing give the beginning page and the relevant page to which you are citing)
Is the Bill of Rights part of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion.
What are my rights under the First Amendment?
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.