USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The state of Utah (which is mostly Mormon) passes a law that required all students across the state to attend a Mormon church meeting once a week. If students neglect to attend this meeting, they will be suspended from school and will not graduate from high school. Which amendment is this dealing with?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Establishment clause prohibits the government from “establishing” a religion. The precise definition of “establishment” is unclear. Historically, it meant prohibiting state-sponsored churches, such as the Church of England.

Detailed explanation-3: -The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that everyone in the United States has the right to practice his or her own religion, or no religion at all.

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