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QuizMultiple Choice

Branches of Government: Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution — Test

Question 8 • Principles of American Democracy

The establishment clause would prevent

Answer
A
a citizen from placing a religious scene in a business
B
a church from being built in a Jewish area
C
the mayor’s office from displaying a cross
D
the president from having a Christmas party at home

Explanation

The Establishment Clause prevents the government from endorsing or promoting religion. A mayor’s office is a government building, so displaying a cross there could appear to be government endorsement of Christianity. The other choices concern private religious activity, which the clause generally does not prohibit.

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