Question

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."
-First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Which action would be prevented by the underlined portion of the First Amendment?
** A Newspapers cannot criticize the President.
B
C
D
Citizens cannot attend a rally against war.
Methodism is declared the national religion.
People are prevented from worshiping on Saturday.

Answer 1

Methodism is declared the national religion.

Step-by-step explanation:

the answer is c

Answer 2

The underlined portion of the First Amendment prevents the government from making any law that restricts freedom of speech, press, or the right to assembly and petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Step-by-step explanation:

The underlined portion of the First Amendment prevents the government from making any law that restricts the freedom of speech, press, or the right to peacefully assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances. Therefore, option D, where citizens are prevented from worshiping on Saturday, would be prevented by the First Amendment.

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