Freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and freedom of press
Symbolic speech such as signs and demonstrations
The First Amendment of the federal constitution and similar protections in state constitutions.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" Apex :)
gives us the freedom of speech
It requires equal protection under the law.
The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, but it does not directly apply to businesses. However, businesses may still have some protections under the Fourth Amendment depending on the circumstances.
In Texas v. Johnson (1989), the Supreme Court ruled that flag burning constitutes a form of symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment. This decision reinforced the principle that expressive conduct, even if offensive to many, is safeguarded under free speech rights. As a result, the ruling expanded the scope of First Amendment protections, affirming that the government cannot prohibit speech simply because it is controversial or distasteful. This case underscored the importance of protecting individual expression in a democratic society.
imcome taxes
It gave citizenship and the rights and protections of a citizen to African Americans.
All speech is protected under the first amendment. However racial segregation or profiling is banned by the constitution.
Gerald Ford was the 1st Vice-President to be appointed under Amendment 25.
It extended the fourteenth amendment protections to mexican americans
The 5th Amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination and ensures due process in legal proceedings. This means that you have the right to remain silent and not testify against yourself. Additionally, the 5th Amendment guarantees that you cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. In legal proceedings, these protections allow individuals to avoid being forced to provide potentially incriminating evidence and ensure fair treatment under the law.