A journalist is writing an article about a controversial person, but the person refuses to be interviewed and threatens to sue the journalist for invasion of privacy. Which two amendments protect both the journalist's right to write the story and the individual's rights to decline an interview?
a Fifth and Eighth
b Sixth and Fifteenth
c Fourth and Fourteenth
d First and Ninth
The correct answer is d) First and Ninth.
The First Amendment protects the journalist's right to write the story, as it guarantees freedom of the press and freedom of speech. This allows the journalist to freely report on newsworthy or controversial topics.
The Ninth Amendment protects the individual's right to decline an interview and maintain their privacy. This amendment states that the listing of certain rights in the Constitution shall not be construed to deny or disparage other rights retained by the people. This means that even if a right is not specifically listed in the Constitution, individuals still have other rights that are not to be violated. In this case, the individual's right to privacy and their decision to decline an interview would be protected by the Ninth Amendment.