Which amendment to the Constitution was the only to mention the national government?

A. First Amendment
B. Second Amendment
C. Third Amendment
D. Fourth Amendment


Ans: A. First Amendment
The answer is A, the First Amendment, which expressly prohibits Congress from making laws "respecting an establishment of religion" (the Establishment Clause) or that prohibit the free exercise of religion (the Free Exercise Clause), laws that infringe the freedom of speech, infringe the freedom of the press, limit the right to peaceably assemble, or limit the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false?

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