Question

freedom of petition is a right guaranteed by most forms of government. *
o true
o false

the government balances freedom of assembly with protection of the public and * communities
o true
o false

why did the constitution include freedoms such as assembly and petition? *
o colonists had been asked for these freedoms by their constituents.
o colonists were not permitted these freedoms under king georges rule.
o most government constitutions guaranteed these rights.
o they wanted a guarantee of similar rights to those of great britain.

in which case would the government limit the freedom of the press? *
o to keep the outcome of a trial from being influenced
o to keep the identity of convicted criminals safe
o when a gag order is issued by a private citizen
o when a media audience thinks the information is biased

Explanation:

1. Freedom of petition is not guaranteed by most forms of government. In some authoritarian - type governments, this right may be restricted.
2. The government often has to balance freedom of assembly with public safety and the well - being of communities, for example, by setting time, place, and manner restrictions.
3. The colonists were not permitted freedoms such as assembly and petition under King George's rule, which is why they wanted these freedoms enshrined in the Constitution.
4. The government may limit the freedom of the press to keep the outcome of a trial from being influenced, as excessive media coverage can prejudice a jury.

Answer:

1. B. False
2. A. True
3. B. Colonists were not permitted these freedoms under King George's rule.
4. A. to keep the outcome of a trial from being influenced