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Your Rights: Freedom of Religion

Question 2 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

The government gives public funds to low-performing schools for new computers. They decide to give more money to the lowest performers, some of which happen to promote multidenominational religions.

Answer
A
as a direct violation of the clause because government institutions cannot support religious institutions for any reason
B
as a violation of the clause because the government gave more money to religious schools than public schools
C
as in compliance with the clause because the government’s action was for a secular purpose, did not advance a particular religion, and was unentangled
D
as in compliance with the clause because the government gave money to fewer religious schools than public schools

Explanation

The Establishment Clause allows government aid when it has a secular purpose and does not promote religion or create excessive entanglement with religious institutions. Here, the funds are for computers at low-performing schools, and the amount depends on school performance rather than religious affiliation. The fact that some recipients promote multidenominational religions does not by itself make the program unconstitutional. Thus, the best choice is that the aid complies because it serves a secular purpose and does not advance a particular religion or become entangled with religion.

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