Freedom of religion is one of the most important freedoms in the First Amendment.
宗教自由是第一修正案中最重要的自由之一。
The first Europeans came to North America because they were being persecuted (or attacked as a group) in England because of their religious beliefs.
第一批欧洲人之所以移居美国,是因为他们在英国因宗教信仰遭到迫害。
The First Amendment says that Americans can follow any religion, or no religion at all.
第一修正案规定美国人既可以信仰宗教,也可以不信仰任何宗教。
It protects Americans in their religious practices (or actions related to religion).
它保护美国人的宗教活动(或与宗教相关的活动)。
Freedom of assembly gives Americans the right to join (or become a member of) any group, political party, club, or organization.
集会自由给予美国人加入任何团体、政党、社团或组织的权利。
You do not need the government's permission (or approval) to join an organization or to meet as a group.
你加入某个组织或团体会见不需要经过政府的同意。
Freedom of the press is another very important freedom in the United States.
出版自由是美国的另外一个非常重要的自由。
"The press" means news organizations, such as newspapers, television stations, radio stations, and websites.
“新闻界”是指报纸、电视台、广播台和新闻网站这样的新闻机构。
These news sources are allowed to say or write whatever they want to, whether it is in support of or against the government or any specific person.
这些新闻渠道都可以自由发表意见,无论其内容是否有悖于政府或个人。
Finally, the right to petition the government means that if the government does something that hurts you,
最后,向政府请愿的权利是指如果政府做了伤害你的事,
you can complain and try to force the government to fix the problem or give you something in return for the grievance (or the thing that was wrong).
你可以表达不满,并试图迫使政府处理该问题或给予你一定的补偿。
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