Which of the following best describes how the U.S. Constitution protects interest groups?
A) Through the First Amendment's right to "petition the Government for a redress of grievances"
B) Through the First Amendment's right to "peaceably assemble"
C) Through the Fourth Amendment's protection against illegal search and seizure
D) Through the Fifth Amendment's right against self-incrimination
E) Through the First Amendment's right to "petition the Government for a redress of grievances" and the First Amendment's right to "peaceably assemble"

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The First Amendment's right to "petition the Government for a redress of grievances" allows interest groups to formally request that their concerns be addressed by the government. The First Amendment's right to "peaceably assemble" allows interest groups to gather and protest peacefully in order to bring attention to their cause. These two protections together provide significant support for the ability of interest groups to advocate for their interests within the democratic process.

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