noun. 1  A rattling sound: the clatter of dishes in the kitchen. 2  A loud disturbance; a racket: the clatter of the subway train. 3  Noisy talk; chatter.
According to the United States Senate: The Constitution's first three wordsâWe the Peopleâaffirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens.
It is in place because the people wanted a written document stating their rights. The First Amendment was added to the Constitution in 1791. It states that people have the rights of religion, speech, assembly, press, and petition. One of the most controversial parts of this amendment is free speech.