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Contemporary American Society: A New Millennium — Test

Question 7 • United States History and Geography

What is the purpose of the establishment clause?

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