Which of the following is not a right explicitly protected by the First Amendment? Press Privacy Assembly Religion

Arts · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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 The right that is not explicitly protected by the First Amendment out of the options provided is "Privacy." The First Amendment of the United States Constitution explicitly protects the following rights: freedom of the press, the right to peaceably assemble, and the freedom of religion. However, while the concept of privacy is considered an important right in American jurisprudence, it is not explicitly mentioned in the First Amendment.

Extra: The First Amendment is part of the Bill of Rights and protects several key freedoms of American people. Here are the rights it specifically addresses:

1. Freedom of Speech: Individuals have the right to express themselves without interference or constraint by the government.

2. Freedom of the Press: The press has the right to publish news, information, and opinions without government interference. This also includes protection from censorship or punishment for publication.

3. Freedom of Religion: This is two-fold — the government cannot establish a national religion (Establishment Clause) and cannot interfere with an individual’s right to practice their religion (Free Exercise Clause).

4. Freedom of Assembly: People have the right to gather in groups for peaceful purposes without government interference.

5. Freedom to Petition the Government: Individuals have the right to make their opinions known to government officials and to seek redress for grievances.

The right to privacy is considered a fundamental right and has been inferred from several amendments in the Bill of Rights, including the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and the Fourteenth Amendment, which guarantees equal protection under the law and has been interpreted to protect a right to privacy in certain cases involving personal decisions. The legal concept of privacy became significantly more prominent in the 20th century with landmark court cases such as Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade, which explored the extent to which the Constitution protects individuals' right to privacy in various aspects of their lives.