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The Ratification Debate — Unit test

Question 5 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

The First Amendment guarantees rights for

Answer
A
all citizens.
B
people accused of crimes.
C
people guilty of crimes.
D
state governments.

Explanation

The First Amendment protects freedoms such as speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petition. These rights are generally understood to protect people, not only those accused or convicted of crimes or state governments. So the best choice is “all citizens,” though many First Amendment protections also extend to noncitizens.

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