GED Social Studies TestCivics and GovernmentMedium
A citizen believes that a recently passed federal law infringes upon their religious freedom. They decide to challenge the law in court. This action is an exercise of their rights guaranteed by which amendment in the Bill of Rights?
- AFifth Amendment
- BSecond Amendment
- CFirst Amendment
- DTenth Amendment
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Correct answer: C. First Amendment
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees several fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of religion, which encompasses both the Establishment Clause (preventing government endorsement of religion) and the Free Exercise Clause (protecting individual religious practices).
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Fifth Amendment covers due process, self-incrimination, and double jeopardy, among other rights.
- B. The Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms.
- D. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.
First Amendment
The first amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects fundamental rights including freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- Guarantees freedom of religion (Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses)
- Protects freedom of expression
- Central to civil liberties in the U.S.
Memory trick: F.A. = 'Freedom' for 'All'.