Ms. jones is joining a group of teachers at the state capitol building to express their disagreement with a new law that cuts teachers' salaries. they are chanting outside the building and holding up signs with messages. which words from the first amendment gives these teachers the right to take these actions? a) "and to petition the government" b) "abridging the freedom of speech" c) "prohibiting the free exercise thereof" d) "respecting an establishment of religion"