"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion^1, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof^2; or abridging the freedom of speech^3, or of the press^4; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble^5, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances^6."
- The First Amendment to the United States Constitution
1) Lawrence entered a state courtroom to testify in a criminal case, but court officials forced him to remove the Jewish "Star of David" pin he had on his jacket. Which underlined portion of the First Amendment BEST represents his right that was violated here?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
2) Which of these would be an example of a violation of the rights represented by the number 1 in the First Amendment.
A) The state government forbids a person from erecting a nativity scene in their front yard.
B) The city government requires a church to get a permit in order to have a Christmas parade.
C) The county government inspects a Hindu temple being constructed before a festival is held.
D) The federal government requires only Islamic citizens to pay a specific tax before worshiping.
The right of the people peaceably to assemble (5) D
The federal government requires only Islamic citizens to pay a specific tax before worshiping ( D )
Explanation:
The forceful removal of the "Star of David" pin on Lawrence's jacket by the court officials is a breach of his right based on the 1st amendment of the constitution of the United states constitution which states that congress shall make no law that prohibits the right of the people to peaceably assembly. "The Star of David" is not a religious symbol but it represents the Zionist community.
The federal Government requiring only Islamic citizens to pay a specific tax before worshiping is a breach of the right of a citizen to freedom of worship as amended in the Constitution of the united states.which states that the congress shall not make laws respecting an establishment of religion
