The First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects several fundamental rights, primarily relating to freedoms of expression and religion. Specifically, it includes:
- The right to practice religion (freedom of religion)
- The right to criticize government (freedom of speech)
- The right to assemble peacefully (freedom of assembly)
- The right to petition the government for redress of grievances (freedom to petition)
- The right to freedom of the press
The First Amendment does not explicitly address the right to own a gun, the right to a fair trial, or the right of owning properties; those topics are covered under other amendments and legal provisions.