Asked by Fashionably Curvii on Jun 12, 2024
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Conflicts over whether public schools should be allowed to assign readings from the Bible and
Lead nondenominational prayers are examples of disagreements over the
A) meaning of selective incorporation.
B) meaning of the establishment clause.
C) applicability of prior restraint.
D) meaning of eminent domain.
Establishment Clause
A clause in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the government from establishing an official religion, ensuring the separation of church and state.
Public Schools
Educational institutions that are funded and operated by government agencies to offer free education to students through taxes collected from the public.
Selective Incorporation
A constitutional doctrine that ensures states cannot enact laws that infringe on the rights of citizens protected by the Bill of Rights.
- Comprehend the principle of delineating religious institutions from governmental affairs as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
- Master the essential elements and stipulations outlined in the First Amendment.
Verified Answer
CV
Cherline VernetJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The establishment clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from establishing or promoting religion in public schools or elsewhere. Conflicts over whether public schools should be allowed to assign readings from the Bible and lead nondenominational prayers specifically concern the interpretation and application of the establishment clause.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principle of delineating religious institutions from governmental affairs as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
- Master the essential elements and stipulations outlined in the First Amendment.