Question

read the excerpt from the us constitution. congress shall make no law respecting... religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... which example violates this portion of amendment i? a student is allowed to read the bible in class. a woman is allowed to hold a religious meeting in a park. a mayor attends a different church than his employees. a governor declares a new state religion.

Explanation:

The First Amendment's Establishment Clause prohibits the government from establishing a state - sponsored religion. A governor declaring a new state religion is a clear violation of this as it involves government - imposed religious preference. The other options involve individual religious freedoms which are not in conflict with the given portion of the amendment.

Answer:

D. A governor declares a new state religion.