Question

Which Amendment to the Constitution protects the freedom of

the press?
A.
7th Amendment
B.
5th Amendment
C.
3rd Amendment
D.
1st Amendment

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

1st Amendment

First Amendment: 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

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

First, let's examine each amendment.

The 7th Amendment protects the right to a trial by jury.

The 5th Amendment contains various rights that all pertain to legal processes (double jeopardy, self incrimination, due process, etc.)

The 3rd Amendment prevents the quartering of soldiers in private homes during times of peace.

The 1st amendment protects the freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech.

We want to find the amendment that protects freedom of press. From the list of amendments above we can see it is the 1st Amendment.