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The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America---the Bill of Rights---were ratified effective /December 15, 1791.
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How does a Constitutional Amendment that has passed Congress become a law?
For a bill to become a law, it must first be passed by both houses of congress, and then signed by the president (the procedure is different in other countries, but let's discuss how it's done in the USA). But for an amendment to be added to the constitution, there is one extra (and very difficult) step. After the proposed amendment passes both houses of congress, it must then be ratified by 3/4 of the states. If this does not occur, it dies and does not become an amendment. For example, the Equal Rights Amendment was passed by congress, but it did not gain approval of 3/4 of the states, so it never became a law.
Why it so difficult to make an amendment to the Constitution?
Because 2/3 of the 50 states must ratify the amendment for it to become law.
Are the first amendment freedoms limited by rule of law?
Yes.
Which law was an infringement on the First Amendment rights of many Americans?
Sedition Act
What is the right of assembly in the first amendment?
The First Amendment states that "Congress shall make no law respecting ... the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
When was First Amendment Law Review created?
First Amendment Law Review was created in 2003.
How does a Constitutional Amendment that has passed Congress become a law?
For a bill to become a law, it must first be passed by both houses of congress, and then signed by the president (the procedure is different in other countries, but let's discuss how it's done in the USA). But for an amendment to be added to the constitution, there is one extra (and very difficult) step. After the proposed amendment passes both houses of congress, it must then be ratified by 3/4 of the states. If this does not occur, it dies and does not become an amendment. For example, the Equal Rights Amendment was passed by congress, but it did not gain approval of 3/4 of the states, so it never became a law.
What law makes smoking legal?
The first amendment.
When did the first amendment become part of he constitution?
1789
Why it so difficult to make an amendment to the Constitution?
Because 2/3 of the 50 states must ratify the amendment for it to become law.
Are the first amendment freedoms limited by rule of law?
Yes.
How does the first amendment affect American citizens?
they therefore had to follow that law
What law prohibits the mix of religion and state?
the first amendment of the constitution.
What is the penalty for breaking the first amendment law?
There isn't one. The first amendment is just a promise that the government will not take certain actions against it citizens.
Which provision of the first amendment guaruantees your right to express your opinion?
The First Amendment, included in the Bill of Rights, is the source for our freedom of speech. In part, the First Amendment says that Congress will make no law abridging the freedom of speech.
How does the first amendment phrase its protections of the first amendment?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" Apex :)
Which law was an infringement on the First Amendment rights of many Americans?
Sedition Act
