The Importance Of Under The First Amendment

The Bill of Rights, made up of the first ten amendments, prohibits the interference of the federal government with personal liberties. The Nation’s First Amendment, freedom of speech and assembly, guarantees the freedom of not only speech, but also other forms of manifestation such as gesticulations, free exercise of religion, and the freedom of press. It allows people to peacefully assemble and to petition the government for rectifying injustices. However, like several other rights, the rights included under the First Amendment are not unconditional. In order to practice good ethics as a member of society, there must be an understanding of what is not protected under this amendment. Along with people, the First Amendment also applies to corporations. In many cases, especially today, many large corporations feel entitled to say whatever they please. Corporate speech is treated equally in the court of law. As politics become more competitive, it sometimes …show more content…
The establishment clause prohibits the government from passing legislation to institute an official religion or preferring a religion to others. Pertaining to many ethical issues, the clause enforces the separation of state and church. Because some government activity is related to religion, the Supreme Court has declared that activity constitutional. The other provision, the free exercise clause, prohibits the government from interfering with a person’s religious practices. However, a person’s religious practices cannot interfere with another person’s rights. A current issue that conflicts with church and state is that of abortion. Especially in the recent election, there has been a significant separation between the two parties because of this issue. Being such a controversial issue, there are concerns on whether church and state are being