1. Fundamental Freedoms
SOL CE 3b

2. The Constitution of the United States of America establishes and protects the citizens’ fundamental rights and liberties.

3. First Amendment freedoms
Religion: Government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion.

4. First Amendment freedoms
Speech: Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs.

5. First Amendment freedoms
Press: The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government.

6. First Amendment freedoms
Assembly: Individuals may peacefully gather.

7. First Amendment freedoms
Petition: Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.

8. The Fourteenth Amendment
Extends the due process protection to actions of the states

9. Due Process
The idea that the government must treat citizens fairly. This is especially true in legal proceedings (court hearings, contracts, carrying out the law).

10. Few rights, if any, are considered absolute.

11. What does the US Constitution establish and protect for citizens?
Fundamental rights and liberties

12. Which amendment protects these fundamental freedoms and liberties?
1st Amendment

13. Which freedom means that individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs?
Speech

14. Which freedom means individuals have the right to make their views know to the government?
Petition

15. Which freedom means individuals have the right to gather peacefully?
Assembly

16. Which freedom means that government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion?
Religion

17. Which freedom means that the media has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government?
Press

18. Define due process.
The idea that the government must treat citizens fairly.

19. Which amendment protects due process?
14th Amendment

20. Few rights if any are considered what?
Absolute