Freedom of Religion Quiz

What are the two parts of the First Amendment that protect religion?

• Separation and Expression

• Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause

• Speech and Worship Clauses

• Liberty and Belief Clauses

What does the Establishment Clause do?

• Lets Congress create a national church

• Protects freedom of speech

• Stops the government from promoting religion

• Allows public prayer in Congress

What did the Court say in Engel v. Vitale (1962)?

• Students must participate in school prayer

• School-led prayer violates the Constitution

• Students cannot pray privately

• The government can support one religion

What is the Lemon Test used for?

• Deciding if students can wear religious clothing

• Judging if a law violates the Establishment Clause

• Choosing which religions get funding

• Deciding how taxes are used

Which of these types of aid is allowed for religious schools?

• Paying for religious teachers

• Building new churches

• Transportation and special education services

• Religious textbooks

When are religious displays allowed on public property?

• Always, no matter the context

• When they are large enough

• Only during religious holidays

• When part of a broader historical or seasonal display

What does the Free Exercise Clause protect?

• All religious actions, even illegal ones

• Religious belief and reasonable practice

• Only major religions

• Religious funding from government

What was the ruling in Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)?

• Students must attend school through 12th grade

• Amish families could end schooling after 8th grade

• All religious practices must follow school law

• Amish students must take science classes

What did the Court decide in West Virginia v. Barnette (1943)?

• Students can be forced to salute the flag

• Prayer must be recited with the pledge

• Students can’t be forced to act against their beliefs

• Only teachers may refuse the pledge

Who decides how far religious freedom goes under the law?

• Congress

• Local governments

• The President

• The Supreme Court