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QuizMultiple Choice

Branches of Government: Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution — Test

Question 23 • Principles of American Democracy

What is the purpose of the establishment clause?

Answer
A
to give citizens the right to form religious groups
B
to give government power to choose a state religion
C
to stop citizens from practicing religion in public
D
to stop government from supporting one religion

Explanation

The Establishment Clause in the First Amendment limits the government from establishing or favoring a religion. Its purpose is to keep government from supporting one religion over others, so choice C is correct. It does not prevent people from practicing religion in public or forming religious groups.

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