the fIRSt amendment in the united states' constitution states, "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." giving freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition to all citizens of the united states of America. WHAT WE DO EACH AND EVERYDAY IS PROTECTED BY THESE RIGHTS, ALOT OF WHICH WE TAKE FOR GRANTED.