The first amendment What it is and how

The first amendment What it is and how it affects American journalism

First amendment to the united states constitution • Collectively called the “Bill of Rights” – Protects freedom of religion – Protects freedom of speech – Protects right to assemble • Adopted December 15, 1791 • Drafted by James Madison

What is the first amendment? “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. ” Check out this tune about the First Amendment

Assignment: court case 1 • Google the following cases and answer the questions Hazelwood vs. Kulhmeier • Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. What is the Hazelwood case? What was argued? Who won? Why was it important to first amendment rights?

Assignment: court case 2 Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent Community School District • Questions: 1. What is the Tinker case? 2. What was argued? 3. Who won? 4. Why was it important to first amendment rights? Title it [last name] Court Case 1[class period] and turn to Mr. Nigrelli via Google Drive by the end of class on the following dates: Case 1 – 2/25 Case 2 – 2/27