1st amendment

Contains alphabetically arranged entries about various topics related to First Amendment rights, with a chronological history and overview of the amendment that discusses freedom of speech, freedom of the press, assembly, association, and petition, and other issues.

Looks at the religion laws of the United States, discussing the history, the Bill of Rights, the challenges presented, and more.

"The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be one of the most well-known and oft-quoted, and readers will learn why in this . . . book. Through an in-depth yet age-appropriate examination of the First Amendment, readers will understand why the legal protection of such freedoms as religious expression, speech, and peaceful assembly is so important. Through a close look at the language of the amendment, readers will walk away with an understanding of the law's historical significance and how it affects our lives today"--Provided by publisher.