Module 15 Lesson 38 Flashcards
When is government involvement in religious practices allowed, according to the Lemon test (established in Lemon v. Kurtzman)? Select the one correct answer.
A. Government involvement in religious practices is allowed when the goal is to promote all religious practice which is valuable for the country.
B. Government involvement in religious practices is allowed when the government can continuously monitor the religious practices in question.
C. Government involvement in religious practices is allowed when that involvement neither advances or inhibits religious practice.
D. Government involvement in religious practices is allowed when a consumer wants to return a product that does not work.
C. Government involvement in religious practices is allowed when that involvement neither advances or inhibits religious practice.
What is one of the three criteria used for the Lemon test by federal courts, dealing with government involvement with religion? Select the one correct answer.
A. No prayers can be used in any official function.
B. Financial support can only be given to schools.
C. The government action must support Christianity.
D. The law or action must avoid excessive government entanglement.
D. The law or action must avoid excessive government entanglement.
What is permitted by the free exercise of religion clause in the First Amendment? Select the one correct answer.
A. The First Amendment says that the government can force students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. The First Amendment says that the government can prohibit “exotic” religions.
C. The First Amendment says that individuals cannot use religious beliefs in order to avoid serving in the military.
D. The First Amendment says that the government can not suppress religious beliefs or practices.
D. The First Amendment says that the government can not suppress religious beliefs or practices.
In Minersville School District v. Gobitis, why did the Supreme Court refuse to support freedom of religion? Select the one correct answer.
A. The Supreme Court did not regard the religious issue as being important.
B. The Supreme Court did not want to overturn local or state laws.
C. The Supreme Court refused because the case involved a private school.
D. The Supreme Court refused because the Court was willing to permit prayer in a public school.
B. The Supreme Court did not want to overturn local or state laws.
What Constitutional principle did West Virginia v. Barnette uphold, in the decision of the Supreme Court? Select the one correct answer.
A. Freedom of speech
B. Freedom of press
C. Prevention of the establishment of religion
D. Freedom of religion
A. Freedom of speech
What was the Supreme Court’s ruling In Gillette v. United States, regarding conscientious objectors? Select the one correct answer.
A. The decision did not allow conscientious objection for any reason.
B. The decision allowed individuals to object to the Vietnam conflict.
C. The decision limited conscientious objection to religious beliefs.
D. The Supreme Court ruled that individuals had to object to service in all wars.
D. The Supreme Court ruled that individuals had to object to service in all wars.
Why did the Supreme Court ruling in Sherbert v. Verner, which led to the Sherbert test, make it difficult for the national government or states to interfere with religious practices? Select the one correct answer.
A. The Court ruling made it very difficult for state and national laws to meet the requirements of a compelling interest that could not be met any other way.
B. The ruling required that the national or state action had to be effective in achieving any government goal.
C. The Court ruled that the First Amendment prevented any government restriction on religious practices.
D. The Court ruled that interfering with religious practices would be considered an establishment of religion.
A. The Court ruling made it very difficult for state and national laws to meet the requirements of a compelling interest that could not be met any other way.
What was the Supreme Court’s ruling in Oregon HR v. Smith? Select the one correct answer.
A. The Court ruled that the two individuals would be given their jobs back.
B. The Court upheld the right of members of Native American churches to ingest peyote.
C. The Court ruled that medicinal ingestion of peyote was permissible.
D. The Court ruled that the two individuals were not required to receive unemployment benefits since they were fired for work-related reasons
D. The Court ruled that the two individuals were not required to receive unemployment benefits since they were fired for work-related reasons
What issue did Burwell v. Hobby Lobby address? Select the one correct answer.
A. This case addressed whether owners in companies would be required to provide free contraception if they had religious objections.
B. This case addressed whether a company had to provide maternity leave under Obamacare.
C. This case addressed whether a company would be forced to participate in healthcare coverage (Obamacare).
D. This case addressed whether companies could refuse to provide medical assistance for contraception or abortion.
A. This case addressed whether owners in companies would be required to provide free contraception if they had religious objections.
What was the main point of Obergefell v. Hodges? Select the one correct answer.
A. The main point was that businesses could not be forced to serve customers that they disliked.
B. The main point was that same-sex marriages had to be recognized as valid by all the states.
C. The main point was that polygamy was illegal.
D. The main point was that religious beliefs always have a higher priority than the equal protection of citizens.
B. The main point was that same-sex marriages had to be recognized as valid by all the states.
What is a main element of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment? Select the one correct answer.
A. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that states can provide financial support to selected churches.
B. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that atheism is not protected by the First Amendment.
C. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that it is not possible to have prayers of any type at government functions.
D. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that the national government is not permitted to provide support to any church school.
D. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that the national government is not permitted to provide support to any church school.
Which of these cases supported the free exercise of religion? Select the one correct answer.
A. Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
B. Oregon HR v. Smith
C. Lemon v. Kurtzman
D. Minersville School District v. Gobitis
A. Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
Why are school vouchers acceptable under the Lemon Test even if they are used for attendance at religious schools?
A. Because they provide direct assistance to students and not to the schools
B. Because the financial support to religious schools is not great
C. Because the Lemon Test excludes educational activity from its limitations
D. Because the financial support goes to all types of religious schools
A. Because they provide direct assistance to students and not to the schools
The Establishment Clause creates what kind of limitations?
A. The national government cannot provide support for any church or religious tradition
B. The national government must provide equal support for all religious traditions
C. The national government can only provide support for the majority religion
D. The national government is required to support atheist practices
A. The national government cannot provide support for any church or religious tradition
What is an established church under the First Amendment?
A. One that has a hierarchy of clergy
B. One that was officially recognized by the Founding Fathers
C. One that is supported by tax funds
D. One that was present when the Constitution was written
C. One that is supported by tax funds
