It's common sense to know your rights as an American. Yet, how many Americans know the number of rights in the First Amendment? Could you recite your freedoms in the Bill of Rights? Plenty of "man-on-the-street" videos show Americans' apologetic ignorance, particularly those under 35. Let's learn or renew our acquaintance with a few fundamental foundational rights as Americans. Bill of Rights or Bill of Suggestions? First, our Bill of Rights is part of the U.S. Constitution, specifically the first ten amendments. It is not a separate document. Next, the Bill of Rights tells the government our individual rights. These rights belong to us. The Bill of Rights is not a bill of suggestions or permissions. A Common Sense Review of Our Rights in the First Amendment Let's look at the First Amendment, which names five of our freedoms: Freedom of Religion- is not freedom from religion. You can freely attend the house of worship you choose or not attend one at …
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