Amendment i 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. which of the following freedoms is not included in the first amendment? citizens are free to attend religious ceremonies. the press is free of government control, and citizens may gather in nonviolent groups. people have the right to carry guns. citizens have the right to submit complaints.