On June 21, 1788 Congress ratified the US constitution. This historic document contained the powers that congress would have under this democratic government. The first amendment specifically details several powers that would be excluded from this list. The first amendment 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 …showed first 75 words of 1424 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1424 total…correct society of ours, the basics seem to have been lost. People fought and died to win these rights, yet others try to take them away again. It is the obligation of the American Citizens to ensure that our rights are respected and not violated by anyone. The founders of this country believed these rights to be unalienable and a very important parts of a citizens life. We as Americans should feel the same way.