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

Question

A. The government prohibits the publication of an article that is critical of involvement in a war.

B. The government prosecutes an individual who advocates violence toward the government.

C. The government requires groups to obtain a permit before having a parade.

D. The government prosecutes a person who verbally provoked another person to violence.

Answer 1

A. The government prohibits the publication of an article that is critical of involvement in a war.

This option best describes a violation of the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and press. Prohibiting the publication of a critical article would directly interfere with these rights. In contrast, the other options involve actions that can be justified under certain circumstances, such as public safety or incitement to violence.