Question

From the Bill of Rights, US Constitution

Amendment I

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.

Which of the following human rights issues is addressed in the first amendment of the Constitution? (10 points)

a The right of people to express themselves

b the right of people to protect themselves

c The right of people to get a fair trial

d The right of people to have private lives

Answer 1

A. The right of people to express themselves because Congress is saying people have the right to exercise their speech and assembly to express how they feel about a certain topic. It also says they are allowed to (limitedly) express themselves in the press. So the correct answer is A, concerning citizens being able to express themselves.

Answer 2

A. The right of people to express themselves

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