Bill of Rights Quick Check
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Question
Explain how the First Amendment limits the power of the government to pass laws.(1 point)
Responses
Congress can pass no law respecting or restricting religion, or laws limiting freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, or to petition the government.
Congress can pass no law respecting or restricting religion, or laws limiting freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, or to petition the government.
Congress can pass no law permitting the taking of private property without compensation.
Congress can pass no law permitting the taking of private property without compensation.
Congress can pass no law creating unreasonable searches.
Congress can pass no law creating unreasonable searches.
Congress can pass no law infringing the people’s right to own firearms for the purpose of creating a militia.
Congress can pass no law infringing the people’s right to own firearms for the purpose of creating a militia.
The correct response is:
Congress can pass no law respecting or restricting religion, or laws limiting freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, or to petition the government.
The correct response is:
Congress can pass no law respecting or restricting religion, or laws limiting freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, or to petition the government.
The correct response is:
"Congress can pass no law respecting or restricting religion, or laws limiting freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, or to petition the government."
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution limits the power of the government to pass laws that infringe on certain fundamental rights. In particular, it prohibits Congress from making any law that respects or restricts religion, or limits the freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, or the right to petition the government. This means that the government cannot pass laws that establish or favor any particular religion, nor can it pass laws that restrict individuals' rights to express themselves, gather peacefully, or criticize the government. The First Amendment serves as a safeguard for individual liberties and ensures that the government cannot unduly infringe upon these rights.