Question

First the omission of a bill of rights providing clearly & without the aid of sophisms for freedom of religion, freedom of the press, protection against standing armies, restriction against monopolies, the eternal & unremitting force of the habeas corpus laws. Which of the rights listed by Jefferson is included in the First Amendment? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

freedom of religion and press and speech

Answer 2

Of the rights listed by Jefferson, The First Amendment (adopted on December 15, 1791, originally proposed to persuade Anti-Federalists to ratificate the Constitution) included: freedom of religion, and freedom of the press and freedom of speech. Besides, it also addressed the freedom of assembly and the freedom to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.