Which amendment protects freedom of speech?

Which amendment protects freedom of speech?

• A. Second Amendment
• B. First Amendment
• C. Tenth Amendment
• D. Fifth Amendment

Answer: (B)

Freedom of expression is protected by the First Amendment. It prevents the government from limiting what people say, write, or express, and it covers five freedoms: speech, the press, religion, assembly, and petition. Because the question asks about protecting freedom of speech specifically, this amendment is the one that assures that right. The other amendments cover different protections: the Second Amendment deals with the right to keep and bear arms; the Tenth Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people; and the Fifth Amendment includes protections in legal proceedings (such as against self-incrimination) rather than a broad right to express ideas.

Freedom of expression is protected by the First Amendment. It prevents the government from limiting what people say, write, or express, and it covers five freedoms: speech, the press, religion, assembly, and petition. Because the question asks about protecting freedom of speech specifically, this amendment is the one that assures that right. The other amendments cover different protections: the Second Amendment deals with the right to keep and bear arms; the Tenth Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people; and the Fifth Amendment includes protections in legal proceedings (such as against self-incrimination) rather than a broad right to express ideas.