The occupations of the Occupy Wall Street movement were defended based on the First Amendment ___ .

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The First Amendment protects the "right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." This is the basis for the defense of the occupations of the Occupy Wall Street movement. The other choices, while also protections under the First Amendment, are not directly relevant to the actions of the movement.

The Occupations of the Occupy Wall Street Movement Were Defended