Asked by Davisha Owens on Apr 28, 2024

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The idea that there is a "penumbra of protection" created by certain amendments in the Bill of Rights is crucial to which constitutional right?

A) Free exercise of religion
B) Privacy
C) Free speech
D) Assembly

Penumbra of Protection

A legal term referring to a group of rights derived, by implication, from other rights explicitly protected in the Constitution.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental civil rights and liberties such as freedom of speech, assembly, and worship.

  • Acknowledge the impact of key Supreme Court rulings on the establishment of criminal procedure and the safeguarding of personal freedoms.
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Beatriz Palmieri de SouzaMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The "penumbra of protection" refers to a concept used by the United States Supreme Court, notably in the case of Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), to describe implied rights protected by the Constitution, even though not explicitly stated. This concept is crucial to the constitutional right to privacy, as the Court argued that various amendments create zones of privacy.