The First Amendment/problems

By: Billy Sieck

The first amendment

• 1st: It states that everyone has freedom of speech, freedom to assemble, and freedom of religion.

Freedom of speech

• Everyone has the right to say what they want and do what they want under this section of the first amendment.

• Burn a flag, chant, wear certain clothing.

Freedom to assemble

• Everyone has the right to petition and to go on strike under this section of the first amendment.

Freedom of religion

• Everyone has the right to practice their religion and be apart of any religion that they want.

Speech problems

• Problem: Burning the flag• Solution: Make a law making it illegal to do

this.

Assemble problem

• Problem: Schools and work• Solution: Make a law saying you can’t picket in

front of your work place

Religion problems

• Problem: Jehovah’s witnesses• Solution: Stop letting them try and convert

Conclusion

• The first amendment may protect our freedom of speech, religion, and freedom to assemble but it should be a little more limited

Work Citied

• http://www.google.com/images • http://www.illinoisfirstamendmentce

nter.com/freedoms.php • http://www.mediacompolicy.org/arti

cles/first-amendment/