Question

summarizing
the bill of rights
delegates representing the newly formed united states
finished writing the constitution in 1787, but their work was
not done. the thirteen states had to agree to it. the original
u.s. constitution contained few specific guarantees of
individual rights. some delegates were concerned and
pushed to add amendments to protect personal freedoms.
ten amendments, called the bill of rights, were added to
the constitution in 1791.
read the first ten amendments. summarize each amendment in your own words.
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. ”
prohibiting: forbidding
abridging: limiting
assemble: gather
petition: formally request
redress: correction
grievances: complaints about
unlawful or unfair actions
second amendment
“ a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security
of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms,
shall not be infringed. ”
well regulated militia:
military body of trained
civilians activated in
emergencies
infringed: limited beyond\festablished boundaries
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Explanation:

First Amendment Summary:

The First Amendment restricts Congress from making laws that establish a religion, prevent the free exercise of religion, limit freedom of speech or the press, or restrict the people’s right to peacefully assemble and petition the government for a correction of grievances.

The Second Amendment states that since a well - regulated militia is necessary for the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms should not be violated.

Answer:

Congress can’t make laws establishing a religion, stopping religious practice, limiting speech/press, or preventing peaceful assembly and petitioning for grievance redress.

Second Amendment Summary: