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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Ratification and the Bill of Rights

Question 8 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

According to Jefferson, how should religion be considered when it comes to a person’s status in the community?

Answer
A
religious beliefs should not affect a person’s standing in the community
B
people with certain religious beliefs should have a higher standing in society
C
people with certain religious beliefs should have a lower standing in society
D
religious beliefs should diminish a person’s standing in the community

Explanation

Jefferson supported religious freedom and argued that a person’s beliefs should not determine their civil rights or place in society. A person’s standing in the community should not be raised or lowered because of their religion, so the correct choice is “religious beliefs should not affect a person’s standing in the community.”

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