Freedom of Religion: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video explores Supreme Court jurisprudence on religious freedom, focusing on the First Amendment's Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses. It discusses key cases like Lemon v. Kurtzman, which established a three-prong test to evaluate laws related to religion. The video critiques the Lemon Test's effectiveness and highlights ongoing issues in religious freedom cases.

What does the term 'jurisprudence' refer to in the context of the Supreme Court?

What are the two parts of the First Amendment that deal with religion?

Explain the significance of the Establishment Clause.

What does the Free Exercise Clause protect?

What were the main issues in the Lemon versus Kurtzman case?

Describe the Lemon test and its purpose.

How does the Supreme Court determine if a law creates excessive entanglement between church and state?