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Your Rights: Personal Privacy — Quiz

Question 16 • Principles of American Democracy

Which action would be protected by the Ninth Amendment?

Answer
A
refusing to pay sales tax on an automobile purchase
B
explaining medical problems to a personal physician in confidence
C
creating a personal page on a social media site to share content
D
insisting on assembling with others at a city council meeting

Explanation

The Ninth Amendment recognizes that people have rights beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution. The Supreme Court has connected this idea to a right to privacy, including confidentiality in certain personal relationships, such as discussions between a patient and physician. Refusing to pay sales tax is not a Ninth Amendment right, and the other choices are more directly associated with free-speech or assembly protections in the First Amendment.

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