Question

Which sentence in the US Constitution provides for limiting the power of government? A “All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States.” B “The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived.” C “The president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy.” D “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion . . . or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press.” E “The Constitution . . . shall be the supreme law of the land.”

Answer 1

The sentence in the US Constitution that provides for limiting the power of government would be "D “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion . . . or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press," since freedom of press is essential in this endeavor.