Which of the following rights is not guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution?
A)The right to be detained without cruel and unusual punishment
B)The right to assemble peaceably
C)The right to petition the government
D)The right to publish or express one's view through mass media

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The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, not the First Amendment. The First Amendment has the dual distinction of being the most cherished and debated amendment to the Constitution, if not the most valued portion of the charter as a whole. It guarantees five freedoms: the freedoms of speech, religion, the press, assembly and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Which of the Following Rights Is Not Guaranteed by the First