Question

1. which constitutional principle does the above excerpt best exemplify? * checks and balances separation of powers limited government judicial review 8. which statement below provides the best evidence to support your answer to question 7? the amendment establishes the rule of law. this amendment represents a formal change to the constitution. the first amendment places a restriction on what the government may do. the first amendment establishes how congress can check the other two branches.

Explanation:

The First Amendment protects freedoms such as speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. It has nothing to do with how Congress checks other branches, restricting government actions, or amending the Constitution. The separation of powers divides government into three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one from having too much power. Checks and balances allow each branch to limit the powers of the others. Judicial review is the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional. Limited government means the government has restricted powers as defined by the Constitution. The First Amendment doesn't exemplify separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, or limited government in the ways described in the options.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct as the First - Amendment does not exemplify any of the given concepts in the ways described.