8.2 Freedom of Religion

Which constitutional provision sets up, in Thomas Jefferson's words, "a wall of separation between church and state"?

• the Free Exercise Clause

• the Due Process Clause

• the Establishment Clause

• the Religious Freedom Clause

Which of the following is NOT used as part of the Lemon test to determine whether a State law amounts to an "establishment" of religion?

• Determining whether a law has a secular purpose

• Determining whether the law supports the public good

• Determining whether the law is disentangled from religion

• Determining whether the law is neutral to religion

The Supreme Court has held that public schools cannot

• allow religious groups to meet in school.

• allow students to pray before eating lunch.

• permit the study of the Bible under any circumstance.

• require a moment of silence at the start of each day.

Which of the following arguments SUPPORTS State aid to parochial schools?

• It is easy to draw clear lines between secular and religious courses in parochial schools.

• Parents who send their children to parochial schools do not have to pay taxes to support public schools.

• Parochial schools enroll many students who would otherwise have to be educated at public expense.

• Parochial schools face harsh financial consequences as a result of their ineligibility for State funds.

Which of the following actions has the Supreme Court upheld under the Free Exercise Clause?

• Amish school children can be forced to attend school beyond the 8th grade.

• A person can have a polygamous marriage if it is based on a religious belief or practice.

• A person must obtain a license before soliciting money for a religious cause.

• The government can draft those who have religious objections to military service.