Principles of American government · Question 12 of 12
Congress passes a law that punishes newspapers for criticizing the president. Which statements are correct?
2 answers are correct. Hard
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Answer
- A The law violates the 1st Amendment
- D Courts can declare the law invalid
Explanation
The 1st Amendment begins "Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press". If a law violates it, the courts can declare it unconstitutional through judicial review. A law is not valid simply because Congress passed it.