Question

First the omission of a bill of rights providing clearly & without the aid of sophisms for freedom of religion, freedom of the press, protection against standing armies, restriction against monopolies, the eternal & unremitting force of the habeas corpus laws.

–Thomas Jefferson,
Letter to James Madison,
December 20, 1787

Which of the rights listed by Jefferson is included in the First Amendment? Check all that apply.

freedom of religion
freedom of the press
protection against standing armies
restriction against monopolies
the right to habeas corpus

Answer 1

- freedom of religion — Yes
- freedom of the press — Yes
- protection against standing armies — No
- restriction against monopolies — No
- the right to habeas corpus — No