Explain how the First Amendment limits the power of the government to pass laws.

Question

Explain how the First Amendment limits the power of the government to pass laws.

A. Congress can pass no law respecting or restricting religion, or laws limiting freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, or to petition the government.

B. Congress can pass no law creating unreasonable searches.

C. Congress can pass no law infringing the people’s right to own firearms for the purpose of creating a militia.

D. Congress can pass no law permitting the taking of private property without compensation.

Answer 1

A. The correct answer is A. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution specifically states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. This means that the government is restricted from passing laws that would limit or infringe upon these fundamental rights of individuals.