Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution provide protections through the First Amendment for individuals to join together through speech and assembly?

a. to distract them from the oppressive nature of federal governmental policy
b. they felt that political parties were central to a healthy democracy
c. to reflect a belief in socialism
d. to recognize the importance of working with others to try to influence or change government


Answer: d

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Answer:

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