Political parties are protected under the rights found in the ___ Amendment.

1st

2nd

5th

6th

The answer is A.

Explanation:

1st Amendment

1st (Right to association)

Explanation:

First amendment prohibits any law that can prohibit free exercise of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press and right to peacefully assemble or prohibits citizens form petitioning the government to get the grievances redressed.

Freedom of association is related to political party as the freedom of association protects rights of all persons to group together to achieve a common goal, to form and join an association. Non governmental organisation, sporting and professional clubs, political parties and trade unions all fall under the freedom of association.