| Passed: |
March 4, 1789 |
| Ratified: |
December 15, 1791 |
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.