AG+-+Phone+Call

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Say hello and make small talk about things going on in the person's life. List four things you could talk about with your person. Benjamin Franklin 1 say hi

2 2 kids & Deborah - how are they?

3 how is your seven grandchildren ?

4 electricity

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State why you are calling and the Article and section, or the Amendment you want to discuss. Article and section or Amendment calling about --

Why calling?

1 amendment 1

2 //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.//

explain what it is in everyday language

1 Freedom of Speech and of the Press: The First Amendment allows citizens to express and to be exposed to a wide range of opinions and views. It was intended to ensure a free exchange of ideas even if the ideas are unpopular.

2 do you think that it was a good idea to create this amendment?

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Give an example of how we see that Article or Amendment in action today and if it is still working to benefit us?

-Reporters use it in the news & newspaper. -it lets protesters say whatever they want if they do it peacefully. -today people are going against the war and they are protesting and people can't stop them because of this amendment

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really do anything about it.
 * Ben**: Hello
 * me**: Hey how are you?
 * Ben**: I’m good thanks. How about you?
 * me**: That’s good and I’m good, thank you. How is your wife, Deborah, and your two kids?
 * Ben**: They’re also good.
 * me**: That’s good. So, have people been using electricity a lot since you discovered it?
 * Ben**: Yeah, sort of, but there’s not really many things that run on electricity yet.
 * me**: Oh. So, today I called to talk to you about the first amendment to the constitution. Do you think that all of the freedoms it gives people is good?
 * Ben**: Yes, I do. I think it is a good thing that the government can't control your religion because people all believe different things. Also, freedom of speech and press is good because people can say whatever they want and not be arrested for it. Plus, people can have protests to stand up for what they believe in & as long as there’s no violence people can't
 * me**: The first amendment helps many people today. Many people have had protests against the war that is going on and even some to support the war. Do you think it’s a good thing that they can do that without any trouble?
 * Ben**: Yes, I do. I think that people should be able to express their opinion about things, such as the war. They could help convince people to do the right thing, or to agree with them. If we had put the first amendment into the constitution in the beginning, it could have helped many people who spoke about what they believed and saved them from trouble.
 * me**: I think you’re right, I agree completely. Thanks for your opinion; I really appreciate you taking the time to help me. But, I have to go now. Bye.
 * Ben**: Oh, you’re welcome. Thanks for calling. Bye.