Question

The Bill of Rights includes which of the following freedoms?
freedom to rebel against the government
freedom of speech
freedom to own property
freedom to be left alone by the government

Answer 1

Only "freedom of speech." The First Amendment explicitly protects freedom of speech (along with religion, press, assembly, and petition).

- "Freedom to rebel against the government" is not in the Bill of Rights.
- "Freedom to own property" is not explicitly stated (the Fifth Amendment protects against uncompensated takings of private property).
- "Freedom to be left alone by the government" (a general right to privacy) is not expressly written in the Bill of Rights but has been inferred by courts from several amendments.