Freedom of Religion in the U.S. | History- Video quiz

The First Amendment of the Constitution includes freedoms of speech, press, protest, assembly, and ________

• Right to bear arms
• Freedom of religion
• Right to privacy
• Right to vote

The separation between _________ made the founding of America so revolutionary

• church and state
• north and south
• east and west
• rich and poor

True or False: Most colonists, came to the New World seeking religious tolerance and the freedom to worship as they chose

• True

• False

Why did the founders want a separation of church [religion] and state [the government]?

• They wanted to copy the British

• To prevent the church from gaining too much political power

• Because they did not believe in religion
• To avoid religious conflicts

True or False: The language of the first amendment allows for the government to choose an official government religion

• True

• False

True or False: The language of the first amendment prevents most people from practicing their religion

• True

• False

What was the Lemon test?

• A method to test the acidity of lemons
• A test to determine the freshness of lemons
• A test used by the Supreme Court to determine whether a law or government action violates religious freedom

• A test to determine the sourness of lemons

True or False: Traditionally, a government policy violates religious freedom if it promotes or favors a set of religious beliefs

• True

• False

True or False: It is ok under the law for a teacher to lead a class in prayer

• True

• False

True or False: Educators can teach about religion in the context of history

• True

• False