Americans have special rights. Rights are the freedoms people have. Let’s look at some of the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Have you heard of Freedom of Speech? Americans can speak their minds. They can say what they believe. They can’t use their words to harm others, or they might get in trouble. Freedom of speech is more than just words. You can wear clothes or hold signs to show how you feel. These students wore peace armbands at school. They were saying that they want peace.
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