The First Amendment protects which of the following rights?

• A. Right to bear arms
• B. Due Process
• C. Freedom of Speech, Religion, Assembly, and Press
• D. Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Answer: (C)

The First Amendment protects certain fundamental civil liberties that limit what government can do and enable citizen participation. It guards freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press, along with the right to petition the government to address grievances. These protections mean people can express ideas, practice beliefs, gather peacefully, report on events, and criticize or lobby the government without fear of censorship or punishment by the state.

The other rights come from different parts of the Constitution. The right to bear arms is provided by the Second Amendment. Due process protections come from the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, ensuring fair legal procedures. Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment is found in the Eighth Amendment.