Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment?

The correct answer is that education is not one of the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment. The First Amendment specifically guarantees five fundamental rights: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to assemble peacefully, and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

While education is indeed a critical component of American society and the functioning of democracy, it is not explicitly mentioned in the First Amendment. The five freedoms focus on individual expression, belief, and the ability to communicate and engage with the government, rather than the right to an education. This distinction is crucial for understanding the specific protections that the First Amendment offers to individuals in their exercise of personal freedoms.