The First Amendment protects which rights? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
the right to own a gun
the right to own a gun
the right to a fair trial
the right to a fair trial
the right to practice a religion (or not)
the right to practice a religion (or not)
the right to criticize the government
the right to criticize the government
the right of owning property
the right to practice a religion (or not)
the right to criticize the government
What do the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments have in common?
(1 point)
Responses
voting rights
voting rights
religious rights
religious rights
African American rights
African American rights
women’s rights
women’s rights
The First Amendment protects the following rights:
- The right to practice a religion (or not).
- The right to free speech and expression, including criticizing the government.
- The right to a free press.
- The right to peacefully assemble.
- The right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Therefore, the correct options are:
- The right to practice a religion (or not)
- The right to criticize the government
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects several rights. To determine which rights are protected by the First Amendment, we can refer directly to the text of the amendment.
The First Amendment protects the following rights:
1. Freedom of speech: This means that individuals have the right to express their opinions and beliefs without government interference.
2. Freedom of religion: This means that individuals have the right to practice any religion or no religion at all, without government intervention or preference.
3. Freedom of the press: This means that individuals have the right to publish and distribute information, news, and opinions without government censorship.
4. Freedom of assembly: This means that individuals have the right to gather peacefully and express their views collectively.
5. Freedom to petition the government: This means that individuals have the right to address grievances and make requests to the government.
It is important to note that the right to own a gun and the right to a fair trial are not explicitly included in the First Amendment. The right to own a gun is protected by the Second Amendment, while the right to a fair trial is generally protected by the Due Process Clause of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.