Question

What could happen if we didn't have the rights protected by the 1st amendment?

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

If we didn't have the First Amendment …

Religious minorities could be persecuted. The government could establish a national religion. Individuals could be punished for expressing unpopular ideas. Protesters would be sent to prison or would be silenced.

Answer 2

a lack of First Amendment guarantees could result in legislative and other legal action to punish speakers, writers, adherents to particular religions, rally organizers and participants, and people seeking to complain to the government about perceived wrongs