"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Question

-First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Which action would be prevented by the underlined portion of the First Amendment?
Responses
A Newspapers cannot criticize the President.Newspapers cannot criticize the President.
B Citizens cannot attend a rally against war.Citizens cannot attend a rally against war.
C Methodism is declared the national religion.Methodism is declared the national religion.
D People are prevented from worshiping on Saturday.People are prevented from worshiping on Saturday.

Answer 1

The underlined portion of the First Amendment that mentions "or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" specifically protects the right to practice one's religion freely. Therefore, the action that would be prevented by this portion is:

D. People are prevented from worshiping on Saturday.

This option directly relates to the free exercise of religion mentioned in the First Amendment.