American Government / Unit 3 Gov 110 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Assembly and Petition
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The idea
The First Amendment protects the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
In practice
Marches, rallies, and organized complaint to officials are constitutional activity.
Where people slip
"Peaceably" is in the text — the protection covers assembly, not violence.
Your place on the trail
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