Decl. of Rights, Art. XIX
Right to assemble, instruct and petition
Right
Individual Rights
Declaration of Rights
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
The people have a right, in an orderly and peaceable manner, to assemble to consult upon the common good; give instructions to their representatives, and to request of the legislative body, by the way of addresses, petitions, or remonstrances, redress of the wrongs done them, and of the grievances they suffer.
Note (Massachusetts Legislature): [See Amendments, Art. XLVIII, The Initiative, II, sec. 2.]
Simplified explanation
The people have a right, in an orderly and peaceable manner, to assemble to consult on the common good, to give instructions to their representatives, and to ask the legislative body, by addresses, petitions or remonstrances, for redress of wrongs and grievances.