Which amendment protects the freedoms of religion, speech, and the press? (Congress shall

make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof ...

abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.)

(1) Fifth

(2) Third

(3) Seventh

(4) First

First amendment protects the freedoms of religion, speech, and the press.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Bill of rights was enshrined in US. Constitution in 1791 introduced the ten amendments to U. S. constitution. First amendment of the constitution safeguards the freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly & petition. These amendments uphold the civil liberties in U. S.

First Amendment has been subject to continuous judicial scrutiny for the purpose of interpretation of these rights and widening the scope of these rights. 5th amendment gives the protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy and ensures the trial by jury.