Freedom of Religion

Question 1

Government infringement on the free exercise of religion is analyzed under what standard?

Answer 1

strict scrutiny, though the government has never upheld a government regulation that infringes on free exercise of religion.

Question 2

Can the government deny unemployment benefits to someone who quits their job on religious grounds?

Answer 2

no

Question 3

Can the government force amish kids to go to school until the age of 16?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

Lemon Test: Government action challenged under the Establishment Clause will be found invalid unless the action:

Answer 4

1) has a secular purpose; 2) has a primary effect that neither advances nor inhibits religion; and 3) does not produce excessive government entanglement with religion.

Question 5

A religiously neutral law of ________________ will not be struck down merely because it has an _____________ effect on a religious practice.

Answer 5

general applicability; incidental

Question 6

Does the Free Exercise Clause does relieve individuals from their obligations to comply with valid and neutral laws which require actions that the religion prohibits?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

A law is not of general applicability if it . . .

Answer 7

only targets religious groups.