16. Bill of Rights: the first ten amendments to the Constitution
17. express: to show ideas or feelings
18. offend: hurt someone’s feelings
19. libel: defaming by writing
20. slander: defaming by speaking
21. assemble: to meet together
22. demonstration: an assembly of people coming together for a purpose.
23. permit: permission to do something
24. petition: a request
25. circulate: pass around
26. clause: additional details under the First Amendment
