U5 First Amendment Right: Free Religion Flashcards
1
Q
What did the Founding Fathers think about religion?
A
They didn’t want a federally sanctioned religion and wanted to avoid religious intolerance.
2
Q
What is the Establishment Clause?
A
Prevents federal government from establishing national religion and includes government institutions.
3
Q
What is the Free Excercise Clause?
A
Prevents federal government from stopping religious practices unless act is illegal/deeply opposes community interests.
4
Q
What was the purpose for the Wall of Separation?
A
To commit to individual liberties over order and efforts to balance rights of majority and minority.
5
Q
What is special about Free Religion?
A
It is the only part of the first amendment that is not it’s own clause.
