Asked by Suzette Miranda on May 05, 2024

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What does the establishment clause of the First Amendment provide?

A) Government cannot make a law prohibiting the free exercise of religion.
B) Government cannot make a law establishing a religion.
C) Government cannot make a law referencing religion in any manner.
D) Government must establish laws respecting religion in order to prevent disruptive behavior such as terrorism and to allow free-exercise by the majority.
E) That only religions recognized when the First Amendment was passed are entitled to recognition and protection.

Establishment Clause

One of two provisions in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens’ freedom of religion. It prohibits (1) the establishment of a national religion by Congress and (2) the preference of one religion over another or of religion over nonreligious philosophies in general.

First Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution protecting freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

  • Recognize personal liberties and safeguards provided by amendments related to religion, expression, and confidentiality.
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Ashley JeffersonMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The establishment clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from making any law "respecting an establishment of religion." This means the government cannot establish an official religion or favor one religion over another.