Part of the First Amendment
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and _______."
- from the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Question 1
Which of these phrases is missing from the First Amendment as shown here?
Responses
A"the right to bear arms."
B"the right to freedom of expression."
C"to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."
D"to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Question 2
The Amendment seen could be used to protect which of these people from criminal prosecution?
Responses
AMyra brings a handgun into a major airport.
Myra brings a handgun into a major airport.
BAndre fires one of his employees because of his views on reincarnation.
Andre fires one of his employees because of his views on reincarnation.
CClarence is arrested for lieing under oath during testimony in a court of law.
Clarence is arrested for lieing under oath during testimony in a court of law.
DCarl is arrested for writing an essay calling for the impeachment of his U.S. Senator.
Carl is arrested for writing an essay calling for the impeachment of his U.S. Senator.
Question 1: D "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Question 2: D Carl is arrested for writing an essay calling for the impeachment of his U.S. Senator.