Question

A group of people gathers in a busy city area to hold a protest. The police force them to leave because they are blocking traffic. The leader of the group says the police have no right to stop them, that they have the right to assembly. The police ask the leader to see the group's permit from the city, but the group doesn't have one.

Based on the scenario, which statement is true?


The group has a right to form a protest, but the city has the right to prevent any assembly if the leaders do not like its goals.

The group has the right to assembly, but the city has the right to enforce rules to protect public safety during an assembly.

The group has an unlimited right to assembly, and the police should leave the group alone or protect it from traffic.

The group has no right to organize a protest, and the police should arrest all the members for refusing to leave.

Answer 1

Answer:

The group has the right to assembly, but the city has the right to enforce rules to protect public safety during an assembly.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The group has the right to assembly, but the city has the right to enforce rules to protect public safety during an assembly.

Explanation:

Freedom of assembly and the right to protest are essential rights in almost every jurisdiction. However, blocking traffic is illegal as right of transit is also a guarantee for other citizens. The government can require a permit for a protest to occur if it's a large group of people that can either impact traffic or can affect the use of a public space, like plazas or parks.