Your Rights: Freedom Of Religion Flashcards
Elmbrook school district, located in California, held graduations at a local church. How might this violate the establishment clause?
The school cannot be associated with any particular religion.
Courts that use a landmark case as a precedent for s decision are
Using an earlier case as a guide
In Engel v. Vitale, why did the courts rule that prayer in schools was unconstitutional?
The prayer was considered a religious activity
Why was the freedom of religion added to the first amendment?
The colonists suffered persecution for their religious beliefs
According to the precedent, Santa Fe school district v. Doe, a teacher who allows a student to lad a prayer at a high school baseball game would most likely be ruled
Unconstitutional, because the game is affiliated with the school
The establishment clause would prevent
The mayors office from displaying a cross
A principal who leads a prayer at graduation violates the first amendment’s
Establishment clause
“Congress shall make no law respecting…religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
Which example violates this portion of Amendment 1?
A governor declares a new state religion
What does Seperation of church and state mean?
The government cannot make laws based on religion
