Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply.
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Responses
voting
voting
free speech
free speech
trial by jury
trial by jury
running for office
running for office
freedom of contract
freedom of contract
pursuit of happiness
- free speech
- trial by jury
The rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are:
1. Free speech
2. Trial by jury
To determine which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, we need to understand what the Bill of Rights is and what it contains.
The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments were added shortly after the Constitution was ratified in order to address concerns about individual rights and liberties. The Bill of Rights outlines specific protections for individuals against actions or limitations by the government.
Now, let's go through the options to see which rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights:
1. Voting: The right to vote is not explicitly mentioned in the Bill of Rights. However, several amendments have been added to the Constitution over time (such as the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments) that address voting rights, indicating its importance in protecting individual liberties.
2. Free speech: Yes, the right to free speech is guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. It protects the freedom of expression, opinion, and speech without fear of government censorship or punishment.
3. Trial by jury: Yes, the right to a trial by jury is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the Bill of Rights. It ensures that individuals accused of criminal offenses have the right to a fair and impartial trial by a jury of their peers.
4. Running for office: The right to run for office is not explicitly mentioned in the Bill of Rights. However, the Constitution, in other sections outside the Bill of Rights, does outline the requirements and qualifications for holding various political offices.
5. Freedom of contract: The right to freedom of contract is not explicitly mentioned in the Bill of Rights. It falls under the broader concept of property rights, which are protected by the Fifth Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment, but it is not specifically listed as a separate right.
6. Pursuit of happiness: While the pursuit of happiness is an important ideal in the Declaration of Independence, it is not explicitly mentioned as a specific right in the Bill of Rights.
Based on the above explanations, the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are:
- Free speech
- Trial by jury
Therefore, the correct options are "free speech" and "trial by jury."