US Constitution: Amendments and Federalism

The US Constitution: Amendments and Key Cases

First Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting the 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.

Landmark Supreme Court Cases Related to the First Amendment

  • Everson v. Board of Education: Provided public busing for students.
  • Board v. Allen: Child benefit more than school;
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