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What is the first issue discussed regarding the Freedom of Religion in the 1st Amendment?
What is the first issue discussed regarding the Freedom of Religion in the 1st Amendment?
- Free Exercise Clause
- Establishment Clause
- Conflict between the two clauses
- Defining Religion (correct)
How does the Supreme Court generally view religious beliefs?
How does the Supreme Court generally view religious beliefs?
- It presumes a religious belief is sincere, regardless of how ridiculous it might seem (correct)
- It does not intervene in matters of religious belief
- It requires extensive evidence to prove sincerity of religious belief
- It often dismisses religious beliefs as insincere
What is the primary requirement for a belief to be considered a religion according to the Supreme Court's 4 part test?
What is the primary requirement for a belief to be considered a religion according to the Supreme Court's 4 part test?
- Sincerity of Belief
- There must be a moral code in the religion
- Associational Ties
- There must be a belief in some God (correct)
What does the Establishment Clause ensure according to the text?
What does the Establishment Clause ensure according to the text?
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In the context of the Establishment Clause, what does it mean for the government to establish religion?
In the context of the Establishment Clause, what does it mean for the government to establish religion?
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