Question

Read the passage about protesting.

Alexander is upset about a policy recently enacted by his state government. He talks with several friends who share his concerns, and they decide to take action. They organize a rally at the state capitol. They make signs with strongly worded slogans to get their point across to lawmakers. At the rally, they use a megaphone to share their thoughts with the crowd.

Alexander and his friends are able to do this without the threat of government interference because of which right?

freedom of speech
due process
freedom of religion
freedom of the press

Answer 1

freedom of speech

This right (part of the First Amendment) protects people’s ability to speak publicly, protest, make signs, and use a megaphone to express views to lawmakers without government interference.