Freedom of Assembly and Petition Standard 12 2

Freedom of Assembly and Petition Standard 12. 2. 1 Discuss the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured (e. g. , freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition, privacy). 1 SECTION Chapter 19, Section 4

Amendment 1 l Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. SECTION 2

Pair Share l… or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. l What does this clause of the first amendment mean? l What are the limits of our freedom of assembly and petition? SECTION 3

The Constitution’s Guarantees The Constitution guarantees “…the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. ” The right to assemble, or gather with one another to express views. l The right to bring views to the attention of public officials. l 4 SECTION Chapter 19, Section 4

Discussion: l What are appropriate times and locations for groups to protest or promote issues? l May the government place reasonable restrictions on protests and demonstrations? SECTION 5

Time-Place-Manner Regulations The government can make and enforce rules regarding the time, place, and manner of assemblies. An example of such a rule is that public areas near schools and courthouses are restricted. • The government’s rules must be content neutral. They can place restrictions of the basis of the time, place and manner of the assembly, but not on what the assembly is trying to say. l 6 SECTION Chapter 19, Section 4

Public Property 7 SECTION Chapter 19, Section 4

Private Property The rights of assembly and petition do not give people a right to trespass on private property. States can interpret their constitutions to require owners of private property, such as shopping centers, to allow people to petition on their property. 8 SECTION Chapter 19, Section 4

Freedom of Association l The guarantees of freedom of assembly and petition include a right of association — the right to associate with others to promote causes. l The freedom of association also means that a State cannot force an organization to accept members when that association would contradict what the organization believes in. 9 SECTION Chapter 19, Section 4

With a Partner you will… Create a petition stating what your groups issue is and how you would like to see it resolved. l In the petition you will include: l A Summary of the Issue: Concise explanation that helps those listening/reading know what the issue is and how you think it should be solved l Any key facts about the issue that would help people join your cause. l A Mission Statement: What you are trying to do in 3 sentences of less l SECTION 10