The Importance Of The First Amendment During The Constitutional Convention

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The first amendment is as American as baseball. Although it is such a big part of American culture, the first amendment is something most of us take for granted. Without it we wouldn 't be able to do things like complain about the government, protest things like civil rights, or be able to practice our religions. During the constitutional convention the representatives wanted to make sure that the government couldn 't get too strong and take over everything. The Bill of Rights promises the people certain rights that the government can 't take away, no matter how powerful it may or may not

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