Which of the following best describes a governmental action that would be considered a violation of the First Amendment? (1 point)

Question

The government prohibits the publication of an article that is critical of involvement in a
• The government prosecutes a person who verbally provoked another person to violence.
• The government prosecutes an individual who advocates violence toward the
government.
• The government requires groups to obtain a permit before having a parade.

Answer 1

The governmental action that would be considered a violation of the First Amendment is:

"The government prohibits the publication of an article that is critical of involvement in a [specific issue]."

This action constitutes censorship and directly infringes upon the freedom of the press and expression protected by the First Amendment. The other examples pertain to limiting speech that can incite violence or maintaining public order, which may be permissible under certain circumstances.