Question

freedom of assembly
use pages 22 and 23 of the student text to complete the worksheet.
fill in the blank
use the words in each word bank to complete each passage.

groups law letters
parade assemble

the first amendment gives people the right to explain their views about public
matters. people can send ____ to public officials. they can
also ____, or gather together, to express their opinions.
an assembly can be a ____, a march, or some other
demonstration. freedom of assembly also means people are allowed to be
members of ____. as long as it obeys the
____, any group of people can meet.

public private peaceful
sidewalks picketing

people are not allowed to demonstrate on ____ property.
demonstrations must stay ____ and must not become
violent. if employees feel they are being treated unfairly by a company, they
can protest by ____. peaceful protests are usually allowed
on ____ property. picketing can usually take place on
____ near the company’s property.

Explanation:

First Passage Blanks:

1. First blank (send ____ to public officials): The word "letters" makes sense here as people send letters to public officials to express views. So fill "letters".
2. Second blank (can also ____, or gather together): The word "assemble" means to gather, so this fits. Fill "assemble".
3. Third blank (An assembly can be a ____, a march...): "parade" is a type of assembly/demonstration. Fill "parade".
4. Fourth blank (be members of ____): "groups" as people can be part of groups. Fill "groups".
5. Fifth blank (As long as it obeys the ____): "law" since assemblies must obey the law. Fill "law".

Second Passage Blanks:

1. First blank (demonstrate on ____ property): "private" property is where demonstrations are not allowed (as opposed to public). Fill "private".
2. Second blank (Demonstrations must stay ____): "peaceful" as demonstrations should be non - violent. Fill "peaceful".
3. Third blank (protest by ____): "picketing" is a form of protest. Fill "picketing".
4. Fourth blank (allowed on ____ property): "public" property is where peaceful protests (like picketing) are allowed. Fill "public".
5. Fifth blank (take place on ____ near the company’s property): "sidewalks" are public areas near company property where picketing can occur. Fill "sidewalks".

Filled Passages:

The First Amendment gives people the right to explain their views about public matters. People can send \(\boldsymbol{\text{letters}}\) to public officials. They can also \(\boldsymbol{\text{assemble}}\), or gather together, to express their opinions. An assembly can be a \(\boldsymbol{\text{parade}}\), a march, or some other demonstration. Freedom of assembly also means people are allowed to be members of \(\boldsymbol{\text{groups}}\). As long as it obeys the \(\boldsymbol{\text{law}}\), any group of people can meet.

People are not allowed to demonstrate on \(\boldsymbol{\text{private}}\) property. Demonstrations must stay \(\boldsymbol{\text{peaceful}}\) and must not become violent. If employees feel they are being treated unfairly by a company, they can protest by \(\boldsymbol{\text{picketing}}\). Peaceful protests are usually allowed on \(\boldsymbol{\text{public}}\) property. Picketing can usually take place on \(\boldsymbol{\text{sidewalks}}\) near the company’s property.

Answer:

First Passage Blanks:

1. First blank (send ____ to public officials): The word "letters" makes sense here as people send letters to public officials to express views. So fill "letters".
2. Second blank (can also ____, or gather together): The word "assemble" means to gather, so this fits. Fill "assemble".
3. Third blank (An assembly can be a ____, a march...): "parade" is a type of assembly/demonstration. Fill "parade".
4. Fourth blank (be members of ____): "groups" as people can be part of groups. Fill "groups".
5. Fifth blank (As long as it obeys the ____): "law" since assemblies must obey the law. Fill "law".

Second Passage Blanks:

1. First blank (demonstrate on ____ property): "private" property is where demonstrations are not allowed (as opposed to public). Fill "private".
2. Second blank (Demonstrations must stay ____): "peaceful" as demonstrations should be non - violent. Fill "peaceful".
3. Third blank (protest by ____): "picketing" is a form of protest. Fill "picketing".
4. Fourth blank (allowed on ____ property): "public" property is where peaceful protests (like picketing) are allowed. Fill "public".
5. Fifth blank (take place on ____ near the company’s property): "sidewalks" are public areas near company property where picketing can occur. Fill "sidewalks".

Filled Passages:

The First Amendment gives people the right to explain their views about public matters. People can send \(\boldsymbol{\text{letters}}\) to public officials. They can also \(\boldsymbol{\text{assemble}}\), or gather together, to express their opinions. An assembly can be a \(\boldsymbol{\text{parade}}\), a march, or some other demonstration. Freedom of assembly also means people are allowed to be members of \(\boldsymbol{\text{groups}}\). As long as it obeys the \(\boldsymbol{\text{law}}\), any group of people can meet.

People are not allowed to demonstrate on \(\boldsymbol{\text{private}}\) property. Demonstrations must stay \(\boldsymbol{\text{peaceful}}\) and must not become violent. If employees feel they are being treated unfairly by a company, they can protest by \(\boldsymbol{\text{picketing}}\). Peaceful protests are usually allowed on \(\boldsymbol{\text{public}}\) property. Picketing can usually take place on \(\boldsymbol{\text{sidewalks}}\) near the company’s property.