Feds' citizenship flashcards omit Freedom of the Press

Steve sez, "The Government Printing Office sells a set of flash cards that are designed to help soon-to-be citizens learn about our government. Question 80 asks, 'Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment.' The answer lists freedom of speech, religion, assembly and the right to petition the government — but omits freedom of the press."

Update: XY sez,

In the Citizenship and Immigration Services' "Guide to Naturalization" (the official guide on becoming a citizen), the same omission is made in the sample civics questions (on page 64 in document):

80. Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first amendment.

The rights of freedom:
- Of speech,
- Of religion,
- Of assembly and,
- To petition the Government

So either the flashcards come from the same source, or there's some kind of mini-conspiracy...

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