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QuizMultiple Choice

Civil Rights and Liberties — Test

Question 1 • U.S. Government

The establishment clause would prevent

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

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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