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Explains how freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion are protected by the United States Constitution and explores how those freedoms have been denied, exploited, and protected throughout American history.

Readers are invited to learn more about lobbyists as they explore informative text on this important political topic.

"Readers learn what freedom of petition entails through the historical context of the Bill of Rights and cases brought before the Supreme Court... give[s] readers deeper explanations and perspective about this civil right"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the First Amendment freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

A collection of ten controversial essays that debate issues concerning the First Amendment freedom of assembly and petition.