Why is the first amendment important?

[Cassandrew]

[Paladin]

because of what it covers

[sillyboundary688]

Do you even know what the First Amendment is and what it covers? If you did you would not have to ask this in order to do your homework. I suggest opening a textbook or using your mobile device for something other than Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

[staisil]

It prevents the U.S. Congress from infringing on six rights. These guarantees were that the Congress would not:

Establish a state religion or prefer certain religion (the "Establishment Clause");
Prohibit the free exercise of religion (the "Free Exercise Clause");
Infringe the freedom of speech;
Infringe the freedom of the press;
Limit the right to assemble peaceably;
Limit the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.