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Question 6 • United States History and Geography

What is the difference between the establishment clause and the free-exercise clause?

Answer
A
The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion and the free exercise clause stops people from expressing their religious beliefs.
B
The establishment clause allows the government to favor a religion and the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.
C
The establishment clause allows the government to favor a religion and the free exercise clause stops people from being able to express their beliefs.
D
The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion while the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.

Explanation

The establishment clause prevents the government from establishing or favoring a religion. The free-exercise clause protects people’s ability to practice and express their religious beliefs, within applicable limits. Therefore, the correct choice is “The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion while the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.”

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