Freedom of Religion

Question 1

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| Freedom of Religion Defined</p>

Answer 1

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	The 1st Amendment assures that &ldquo;Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.&rdquo;  </p>
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	Two distinct Areas:</p>
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	1. Establishment Clause</p>
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	2. Free exercise Clause</p>

Question 2

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| Does the Regulation Violate the Establishment Clause?</p>

Answer 2

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	Is it discriminatory?</p>
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	If yes (clearing favoring on religion of another):</p>
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	Strict Scrutiny:</p>
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	1. Neccesary to acheive a compelling state interest, and</p>
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	2. Narrowly Tailored to that end</p>
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	If no, Lemon Test:</p>
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	1. The regulation must a secular legislative purpose, </p>
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	2. The reulation neither advances nor inhibits religion, </p>
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	3. The regulation cannot foster excessive gov&#39;t entanglement with religion </p>
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Question 3

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| Free Exercise Clause, When Violation Occurs</p>

Answer 3

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Three scenarios give rise to a violation of the Free Exercise Clause</p>

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1. Government prohibiting behavior the religion permits</p>

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2. Gov&#39;t requiting conduct that a person&#39;s religions prohibits</p>

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3. Law burdening or making more diffucult a persons religious observances</p>

Question 4

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| Successful Free Exercise Claim</p>

Answer 4

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Must show that law is not neutral or generally applicaple to all people, regardless of religion. If shown, regulation is presumptively valid and may not be challenged.</p>

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The regualtion will not be valid if the regulation places a SUBSTANTIAL burden on religious conduct, meaning religious conduct is punished for compliance or benefits are witheld based on belief of practice.</p>

Question 5

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| If a substantial burden to religious practice is found:</p>

Answer 5

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Strict scrutiny is required.</p>

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Gov&#39;t Must:</p>

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1. Assert compelling interest, </p>

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2. Narrowly tailored to that end, and</p>

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3. Employ the least restrictive means available.</p>