It ensures the freedom of religion, press, speech, the right assemble (this is the right to <em>petition</em> the government on its actions)
Explanation:
The First Amendment is an essential part of the <em>bill of rights</em> and has helped settle the basis for democracy in the US. It was written by <em>James Madison,</em> fourth president of the US (highly influenced by <em>Thomas Jefferson</em>) it is based on the ideas of many thinkers of the <em>Enlightenment period</em>.
