Lesson 30: How Does the First Amendment Protect Freedom to Assemble, Petition, and Associate?
public forum Geographical places in a community, such as streets, parks, or virtual reality sites, where people can express and exchange their views.
right to assemble The right or legal claim provided for in the First Amendment that allows people to meet to discuss and express their beliefs, ideas, or feelings, especially in a political context.
right to associate The freedom to meet with others for political or any other lawful purposes.
right to petition The legal claim that allows citizens to urge their government to correct wrongs and injustices or to take some other action.
