Which is NOT addressed in the First Amendment?

Responses
A criticizing the governmentcriticizing the government
B marching in protestmarching in protest
C fair trials

C fair trials

To determine which of the options is NOT addressed in the First Amendment, we need to understand what the First Amendment actually protects. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states:

"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 to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

So, let's examine each option and see if it is protected by the First Amendment:

A. Criticizing the government: The First Amendment protects the freedom of speech, which includes the right to criticize the government. Therefore, this option IS addressed in the First Amendment.

B. Marching in protest: The First Amendment protects the right of the people peaceably to assemble. This includes the right to hold protests and demonstrations. Therefore, this option IS addressed in the First Amendment.

C. Fair trials: Fair trials are not explicitly mentioned in the First Amendment. However, the right to a fair trial is protected under the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the accused the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. Therefore, this option is NOT addressed in the First Amendment.

Based on this analysis, option C, fair trials, is the correct answer as it is not explicitly addressed in the First Amendment.