First Amendment

1. Give a speech before a large gathering of people and express opinions about the president's abilities.- Its protected by the freedom of speech.

4. Write a letter for the editorial page of a newspaper in which you criticize a state legislator.- Its protected by the freedom of press.

7. Circulate a petition calling for the repeal of an unpopular law.- Its protected by the freedom of petition.

8. Post your opinion on your blog about an issue being discussed at a local school board meeting.- Its protected by the freedom of press.

The First Amendment is important to me throughout everyday life because it allows me to speak the truth whenever or wherever I like, as long as its not going to harm a reputation. It allows me to express myself using speech or press and I have the freedom of religion, assembly, and petition along with speech and press. Although these freedoms come with limitations, I still have the freedom to do mostly anything I want.