Protesting

• Protesting

  Americans can influence government decision making through exercising the right to protest.

  The First Amendment allows all American Citizens the right to protest - pressuring the government through demonstrations such as marches and riots in a hope for change. 
• Protesting - Example & Analysis

  20 million people attended nationwide BLM protests after the death of George Floyd, leading to the ‘Choke-Hold’ being banned in 24/50 states.

  Both the response and change as a result showcase the opportunities of American Citizens to participate in political change and influence decisions as many get involved in protesting and significant legislative reform is vital evidence that the people make a difference through participation.
• Protesting - Rebuttal

  This right is often restricted 

  Through the tracking of activists to prevent activities, this prevents the right of the citizen to freely protest as they are being restricted in taking part in the demonstrations to fight for change.
• Protesting - Rebuttal (Example and Analysis)

  Both the FBI and CIA have been found guilty of tracking BLM activists.

  This clearly shows how government organisations are restricting the political rights of US citizens by preventing them from taking part in protests.
• Protesting - Evaluation

  In evaluation, despite holding this political right, it is often witheld from many people and this limits citizens ability to influence government decision making as they are prevented from doing so.