Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion… — James Madison · Skopia

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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.

Bill of Rights · 1789

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First Amendment Freedom of speech and expression Freedom of religion

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Political literature

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1789 American Revolutionary Period

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The Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Written by Delegates of The Constitutional Convention. Racehorse, 2016, amend. 1.

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United States Constitution. Amend. 1.

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