Question

select the correct answer
which sentence in the us constitution provides for limiting the power of government?
a. \all persons born or naturalized in the united states... are citizens of the united states.\
b. \the congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived.\
c. \the president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy.\
d. \congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion... or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press.\
e. \the constitution... shall be the supreme law of the land.\

Explanation:

This sentence from the First Amendment limits Congress's power regarding religion, speech, and press. Options A, B, and C describe powers (citizenship, taxation, military command) rather than limiting government power. Option E states the Constitution is the supreme law but doesn't limit government power in the same way as D.

Answer:

D. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press."