3.6 Your Rights: Freedom of Religion

Question 1

Given your understanding of the establishment clause, what argument could the group have made?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The city government was endorsing a religion.

Question 2

According to the reading, what were the city’s secular purposes for displaying the crèche? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to celebrate the holiday; to show how the holiday started

Question 3

According to Chief Justice Burger, why was the crèche display constitutional?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The crèche depicts the origins of Christmas but does not promote religion.

Question 4

What reasons support the ACLU’s stance that the the displays were unconstitutional? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The crèche and menorah are both religious symbols.; The displays were on government property.; The government does not have the right to endorse or promote religious practices.

Question 5

According to Blackmun’s decision, why did the crèche display violate the establishment clause?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was located inside a county building.

Question 6

According to Blackmun’s decision, why was the display of the menorah and Christmas tree constitutional?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It did not communicate a religious message

3.6 Your Rights: Freedom of Religion Answers

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