First Amendment Freedoms

Definition

First Amendment freedoms encompass the fundamental rights guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, including freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Related terms

Freedom of Speech: Freedom of speech grants individuals the right to express their opinions without government interference or punishment.

Freedom of Religion: Freedom of religion ensures that individuals can practice any religion or no religion at all without the government imposing beliefs.

Freedom of the Press: Freedom of the press allows journalists and media organizations to report news and express ideas without censorship or government control.