Question 13 of 25 Which action would most likely be protected under the First Amendment? A. Purchasing a handgun to use for personal protection and keeping it loaded at all times B. Encouraging a group of people to demonstrate their anger toward the government through violence C. Participating in religious services that many members of a community find offensive D. Protesting by blocking the entrance of a business that treats its workers poorly

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects several fundamental rights, including freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. Let's analyze each option:<br /><br />A. Purchasing a handgun to use for personal protection and keeping it loaded at all times - This action is more related to the Second Amendment, which concerns the right to bear arms.<br /><br />B. Encouraging a group of people to demonstrate their anger toward the government through violence - The First Amendment does not protect speech that incites violence or lawless actions.<br /><br />C. Participating in religious services that many members of a community find offensive - The First Amendment protects the free exercise of religion, even if the practices are unpopular or offensive to some.<br /><br />D. Protesting by blocking the entrance of a business that treats its workers poorly - While the First Amendment protects the right to protest, it does not protect actions that involve illegal activities, such as trespassing or obstructing access to a business.<br /><br />Therefore, the action most likely protected under the First Amendment is:<br /><br />C. Participating in religious services that many members of a community find offensive.