GED Social Studies TestCivics and GovernmentEasy
A group of citizens is organizing a protest against a local government decision they believe is unfair. They want to ensure their actions are protected under the U.S. Constitution. Which amendment guarantees their right to peacefully assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances?
- AFirst Amendment
- BFifth Amendment
- CFourth Amendment
- DSecond Amendment
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. First Amendment
The First Amendment explicitly protects the rights to freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and to petition the government. These are fundamental rights for citizens to express their views and seek changes from their government.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The Fifth Amendment covers due process, self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
- C. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- D. The Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms.
First Amendment
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects several fundamental freedoms, including speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
- Protects freedom of speech
- Protects freedom of religion
- Protects freedom of the press
- Protects the right to peacefully assemble
- Protects the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances
Memory trick: RAPPS: Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech