Question

after the u.s. constitution was ratified, leaders added the bill of rights. the amendments in the bill of rights describe important rights that all americans have and explain certain limits on the governments power. check your understanding question 1 of 2 attempt 1 of 2 identify three government actions prevented by the first amendment. a. passing a law that says people arent allowed to criticize the president b. stopping a newspaper from publishing a story c. sending someone to prison if he or she has been accused of a crime d. forcing somebody to join the armed forces e. arresting all people of a certain religion

Explanation:

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

• Option A: Passing a law that says people aren't allowed to criticize the president violates the freedom of speech (a part of the First Amendment).
• Option B: Stopping a newspaper from publishing a story violates the freedom of the press (a part of the First Amendment).
• Option E: Arresting all people of a certain religion violates the freedom of religion (a part of the First Amendment).

Option C is related to due - process (more likely the Fifth or Sixth Amendments). Option D is more related to issues of conscription (not directly the First Amendment).

Answer:

A. Passing a law that says people aren't allowed to criticize the president, B. Stopping a newspaper from publishing a story, E. Arresting all people of a certain religion