Question

there is no doubt, of course, that the crèche itself is capable of communicating a religious message.... thus, by permitting the display of the crèche in this particular physical setting,... the county sends an unmistakable message that it supports and promotes the christian praise to god that is the crèches religious message.... thus, by prohibiting government endorsement of religion, the establishment clause prohibits precisely what occurred here: the governments lending its support to the communication of a religious organizations religious message. - justice harry blackmun, opinion of the court, county of allegheny v. aclu 1989 according to blackmuns decision, why did the crèche display violate the establishment clause? it was located inside a county building. it was not accompanied by a menorah. it celebrated the origin of a religious holiday. it forced county workers to honor a religious figure.

Explanation:

The text states that the government (county) supported the religious message of the crèche. The Establishment Clause prohibits government endorsement of religion. The key is that the display was in a government - related physical setting (county building) which implied government support for the religious message. The other options:

• A menorah (a Jewish symbol) not being present is not the main reason as per the text. The focus is on government support, not lack of other religious symbols.
• Celebrating the origin of a religious holiday is not the core issue. The problem is government support.
• There is no mention of forcing county workers in the text.

Answer:

It was located inside a county building.