Question

Can anyone please paraphrase the first amendment

Answer 1

"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."

Yes, I can paraphrase the First Amendment. The question is addressed to you. If you post your paraphrasing here, I'll be glad to check it for you.

Answer 2

Ok here is mine.


The congress is not allowed to make a law that includes a religion, people are free to worship whoever they believe in, worship where ever they think is the most appropriate place, and to fight for their beliefs.

Answer 3

That's a good start.

Now -- what about freedom of speech and the press?
What about peacefully gathering and telling the government what the people want?

Answer 4

Opps sorry, could you help me fit this into what I already have please?

...People are allowed to speech freely and openly about whatever they think is important, and are allowed to tell the government what the people want

Answer 5

sorry I meant speak instead of speech

Answer 6

speak freely.
The press is also free to print criticism of the government.

Just add all of that after your original statement.

Answer 7

ok will do!!

thank you for your help :)

Answer 8

You're very welcome.
:-)