Amendments

Each amendment = to overrule a Supreme Court decision, force a societal change or revise a decision of the Constitution

27 amendments have been passed

There have been almost 12,000 proposals to amend the Constitution since 1789 Once a proposal is adopted by Congress it is sent out to be ratified by the states
2/3 of the House of Representatives and 2/3 of the Senate must agree to adopt it Then of states (38 states) must ratify it

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.

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

GRASP Freedoms
G = Grievance R = Religion

A = Assembly
S = Speech P = Press

Right to Petition (Grievance)

Citizens can ask for adjustments or changes in the government. Citizens can do this by collecting signatures for petitions and sending them to elected representatives.

They can also call, e-mail, or write to their elected representatives as well.

Freedom of Religion
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution prevents the government from setting up or establishing an official religion of the country.

American Citizens have the freedom to attend a church, mosque, synagogue, temple, or other house of worship of their choice.
They can also choose to not be involved in any religion as well. Because of the First Amendment, we can practice our religion however we want to

Freedom of Assembly
American citizens have the right to come together in private and public gatherings. Citizens can join groups for religious, social, recreational, or political reasons. By organizing in order to act on a common idea and accomplish a common goal, American citizens can more easily spread their ideas to others.

Freedom of Speech
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution stops the government from making any laws that may stop us from saying what we feel or think.

The American people have the right to share their opinions with other people or criticize the government.

Freedom of the Press

Freedom of the press means we have the right to get information from many different sources of information. The government does not have the power to control what is broadcasted on radio or TV, what is printed in books or newspapers, or what is offered online. American citizens can request time on TV to respond to any views that they disagree with.

Americans can also pass out leaflets that state their opinions. They may also their own online web pages that have their opinions.

Restrictions:
Defamation ruining someones reputation Obscenity

Fighting words
Causing panic Incitement to crime: Sedition overthrowing the government

Limitations/Controversies
Schools (Tinker v. Des Mois, flag, Wisconsin) President

Rap Music
Social Media Hate speech KKK