What would likely happen if this protection was not in place?

Select one of the Constitutional protections found in Amendment I (below) and answer the question (found after). Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. Congress shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise of religion. Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech. Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the press. Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble. Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people peaceably to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. QUESTION: Why is this protection essential to maintaining personal liberty? What would likely happen if this protection was not in place?

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