Question

A public high school cites the establishment clause to explain why students may not pray on campus. How does this interpretation conflict with the free exercise clause of the First Amendment?
A. The free exercise clause says that the government may allow prayer as long as it is led by government employees.
B. The free exercise clause says that all citizens may worship as they choose.
C. The free exercise clause says that public schools may not forbid any student activities.
D. The free exercise clause says that the government may only restrict activities associated with certain religions.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B). The free exercise clause says that all citizens may worship as they choose.

The First Amendment, regarding Religion, states that Congress shall make no law about a preferred religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.

The school clause conflicts the First Amendment because people have the freedom to profess and exercise its religious beliefs. If students want to gather themselves to pray or doing so privately, they can do it and none one should be forced to do so. The school knows that they must show respect and never trying to influence or recommend any religion in particular.

Answer 2

The free excercise clause says that all citizens may worship as they choose