Our basic freedoms

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Freedom of speech

Through examples, historical context, and clear explanations, readers learn the full extent of their freedom of speech.
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Freedom of the press

Introduces readers to the meaning and ramifications of the freedom of the press, a right of all American citizens that is enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

The right to bear arms

2017
" ... presents an unbiased look at the meaning and history of the right to bear arms. Through age-appropriate language and relevant examples, the main content shows readers how difficult interpreting civil rights can be and aids them in sorting out their own views."--Amazon.com.

Freedom of assembly

2017
"Americans right to freedom of assembly has been interpreted over the years to mean the right to peacefully protest. From Vietnam War protests to the Occupy Wall Street movement, protests invoking this right have shown time and again when citizens want change. Modern examples and historical context are used to introduce middle school readers to this civil right."--Amazon.com.

Freedom of speech

2017
"Readers learn the full extent of their freedom of speech. Modern court cases, particularly those having to do with students, show the relevance of this right in readers' lives"--Provided by publisher.

Freedom of the press

2017
" ... presents an unbiased look at the meaning and history of the right to bear arms. Through age-appropriate language and relevant examples, the main content shows readers how difficult interpreting civil rights can be and aids them in sorting out their own views."--Amazon.com.

Freedom of religion

2017
"Introduces readers to the right to freedom of religion through historical context, challenges to that right, and Supreme Court rulings on cases dealing with freedom of religion."--Provided by publisher.

The right to petition

2017
"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.
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