The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a foundational legal principle that guarantees individuals the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.

The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is an amendment that was adopted in 1868 and addresses various aspects of United States citizenship, due process, and equal protection under the law.

In United States constitutional law, incorporation is the doctrine by which portions of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to the states.

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The Wikipedia page on Separation of church and state provides a comprehensive overview of the concept and its historical development.

The Wikipedia page for the Supreme Court of the United States provides a comprehensive overview of the highest judicial body in the country.

The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was drafted in 1777 by Thomas Jefferson in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and introduced into the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond in 1779.