Your Rights: Freedom of Religion
According to the precedent, Santa Fe School District v. Doe, a teacher who allows a student to lead a prayer at a high school baseball game would most likely be ruled unconstitutional, because the game is affiliated with the school. unconstitutional, because a church didn't authorize the prayer. constitutional, because students have the right to practice religion. constitutional, because people pay taxes and fund the public schools.
a
Courts that use a landmark case as precedent for a decision are using an earlier case as a guide. changing the previous case's decision. using a third party to review the case. sending the case to a higher court for review.
a
Which scenario is allowed under the free-exercise clause? A parent leads a prayer in a public park. A teacher gives out crosses at school. A doctor charges religious patients less money. A worker places a menorah in the lobby at city hall
a
In Engel v. Vitale, why did the courts rule that prayer in schools was unconstitutional? The prayer took time away from instruction. The prayer was considered a religious activity. The prayer promoted one religion. The prayer was required in the school.
b
The establishment clause would prevent a church from being built in a Jewish area the mayor's office from displaying a cross a citizen from placing a religious scene in a business the president from having a Christmas party at home
b
What does separation of church and state mean? Churches cannot make laws that violate state laws. The government cannot make laws based on religion. Churches are built a certain distance from state buildings. The government has to make separate laws for churches.
b
Why was freedom of religion added to the First Amendment? The colonists wanted prayer taken out of schools. The colonists suffered persecution for their religious beliefs. The colonists wanted Catholicism to be the country's main religion. The colonists thought the government needed to have religious control.
b
Based on this scenario, which senator is in violation of the establishment clause? They are both in violation because government officials are not allowed to donate to one religion Senator Quintero is in violation because he donated a large amount of money to the church. Senator Kleinman is in violation because she took the money from a federally funded account. Neither senator is in violation because they have the right to donate to any religious group.
c
According to the establishment clause, how would a historical society's posting of the Ten Commandments along with the history of religion and its beliefs and practices be viewed? The posting would be in violation of the clause because religious items cannot be put in public places. The posting would be in violation of the clause because the items relate to a particular religion. The posting would not be in violation of the clause because people willingly go to the historical society. The posting would not be in violation of the clause because there is a learning purpose to the items.
d
Which example violates this portion of Amendment I? A student is allowed to read the Bible in class. A woman is allowed to hold a religious meeting in a park. A mayor attends a different church than his employees. A governor declares a new state religion.
d
