The First Amendment

Americans have special rights. Rights are the freedoms people have. Let’s look at some of the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution.

People holding posters up at a rally for workers rights and jobs in America.

Americans also have the right to assemble [gather together]. When people assemble, they bring attention to themselves. When Americans want to make their ideas heard, they assemble. This is allowed as long as they are peaceful.

What do you think? Why is it important to have rights?

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