Use the text of the First Amendment to answer the question.

Question

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.

Which action is most likely a violation of the First Amendment?
A. local synagogue acquires permits to break ground for new community center
B. School board limits times for public comments to one hour for next week's meeting
C. Mayor Hayes outraged after local Newspaper criticizes her re-election campaign
D. none

Answer 1

The action most likely a violation of the First Amendment is:

B. School board limits times for public comments to one hour for next week's meeting

While the First Amendment protects the right to free speech, it does not guarantee unlimited time for public comments. However, limiting the time for public comments can restrict the ability of individuals to express their opinions, especially if the time limit is seen as unfairly constricting meaningful speech.

Option C, while it describes potential outrage from a public official regarding criticism, does not indicate any action that violates First Amendment rights directly.

Thus, option B is the most fitting choice.