Ratification and the Bill of Rights

Question 7 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

How does Jefferson feel about a person’s religious opinions?

Answer

only faithful followers of religion have suffered or argued their beliefs

all men are free to have beliefs, but arguing for those beliefs publicly could result in restraint or enforcement of law

people will not be forced to have a religious belief but are free to follow their own

certain religious beliefs are more favorable than others

Explanation

Jefferson believed that people should be free to hold and practice their own religious beliefs, without being forced by the government to adopt a particular faith. Choice C captures this idea. Choice B is not correct because Jefferson supported the freedom to express and argue for religious opinions, rather than saying that doing so could lead to legal restraint.

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