Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Ovoting
free speech
trial by jury
Orunning for office
freedom of contract
pursuit of happiness
free speech
trial by jury
The following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights:
- Free speech
- Trial by jury
To determine which rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, we need to understand the contents of this document. The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments of the United States Constitution. It outlines and protects individual rights and freedoms. Let's go through each option to determine if it is protected by the Bill of Rights:
1. Voting: The right to vote is not explicitly mentioned in the Bill of Rights. However, several amendments, such as the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments, provide protections against voting discrimination.
2. Free speech: Yes, freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. It guarantees individuals the right to express their opinions and ideas without government censorship or interference.
3. Trial by jury: Yes, the right to a trial by jury is protected by the Sixth Amendment of the Bill of Rights. It ensures that individuals accused of a crime have the right to be tried by a jury of their peers.
4. Running for office: The right to run for office is not explicitly mentioned in the Bill of Rights. However, the Constitution (Article II, Section 1, Clause 5) sets forth the qualifications and requirements for presidential candidates, which implies the general right to run for office.
5. Freedom of contract: The Bill of Rights does not explicitly mention the freedom of contract. However, the freedom to enter into contracts is protected by the Due Process Clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, as well as by other constitutional principles.
6. Pursuit of happiness: The phrase "pursuit of happiness" comes from the Declaration of Independence and is not explicitly listed in the Bill of Rights.
Therefore, the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights among the options you provided include free speech and trial by jury.