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Topic:
Religion |
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Creates a separation of church and state, establishing the free practice of religion for all citizens.
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Citation
and Text from the Constitution:
Amendment 1
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.
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