The First Amendment limits governmental power to enact and enforce criminal laws by prohibiting:
A)warrantless searches.
B)arbitrary discrimination among different classes of people.
C)cruel and unusual punishments.
D)laws that unreasonably restrict freedom of speech.

Question

The First Amendment limits governmental power to enact and enforce criminal laws by prohibiting:
A)warrantless searches.
B)arbitrary discrimination among different classes of people.
C)cruel and unusual punishments.
D)laws that unreasonably restrict freedom of speech.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By prohibiting laws that unreasonably restrict freedom of speech,the First Amendment plays a major role in limiting governmental power to enact and enforce criminal laws.

The First Amendment Limits Governmental Power to Enact and Enforce