Question

page(s) 91-92
4.2. explain how the supreme court has interpreted freedom of religion through the establishment and free exercise clauses.
complete the following statement.
complete the passage by filling in the blank(s). drag the word(s) below to fill in the blank(s) or use your keyboard to choose word(s) from the dropdown menus.
the amendments is primarily concerned with congress sponsoring or favoring a specific religion, whereas the has to do with congress prohibiting or interfering with the practice of religion.
options: fourth, establishment clause, strict scrutiny standard, first, free exercise clause

Explanation:

Identify the constitutional amendment

The constitutional amendment that protects freedom of religion is the First Amendment.

Identify the clause regarding sponsorship

The clause that prevents Congress from establishing, sponsoring, or favoring a specific religion is the establishment clause.

Identify the clause regarding practice

The clause that prevents Congress from prohibiting or interfering with the practice of religion is the free exercise clause.

Answer:

Complete the following statement.

The <blank>First</blank> Amendment's <blank>establishment clause</blank> is primarily concerned with Congress sponsoring or favoring a specific religion, whereas the <blank>free exercise clause</blank> has to do with Congress prohibiting or interfering with the practice of religion.