Which amendment states that people’s rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution?

• A. Amendment 9
• B. Amendment 10
• C. Amendment 11
• D. Amendment 12

Answer: (A)

Rights not listed in the Constitution are protected by the Ninth Amendment. It says that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. This means people have additional fundamental rights beyond those specifically named, preventing the view that only enumerated rights exist. The Ninth Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights ratified in 1791, was included to preserve those unlisted freedoms.

Context helps: the other amendments mentioned address different topics—one deals with powers reserved to the states and the people, another limits suits against states, and another changes how the president is elected. The idea that rights aren’t limited to those listed is specifically captured by the Ninth Amendment.