Right to Peaceably Assemble
Definition
This is a constitutional right protected under the First Amendment that allows people to gather for peaceful and lawful purposes.
Analogy
Think of this like a school club meeting. Just as students have the right to gather after school for chess club or drama practice, citizens have the right to come together in public spaces for peaceful demonstrations or meetings.
Related terms
Freedom of Speech: The constitutional right to express one's opinions without government restraint.
Civil Liberties: Basic rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, such as freedom of speech and assembly.
First Amendment: The first amendment in the U.S. Constitution that protects freedoms including speech, assembly, religion, press, and petitioning government.
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Practice Questions (1)
- Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to peaceably assemble?
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