Question

which is an example of somebody exercising his/her third amendment rights?

a. a reporter publishing a news article critical of the government

b. a person being appointed the president of the national rifle association

c. a person accused of murder declining to take the stand in his defense

d. a family refusing to house military personnel in their home during peacetime

Explanation:

The Third Amendment of the US Constitution prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent, especially in peacetime. Option A relates to First Amendment (press freedom), B is unrelated to amendments, C relates to Fifth Amendment (right against self - incrimination). Option D matches the Third Amendment's protection against forced quartering of military.

Answer:

D. a family refusing to house military personnel in their home during peacetime