Question

Which of the following is a true statement? A No states had established churches before the First Amendment was passed. B Some states continued to have established churches for several years after the First Amendment was passed. C All states had established churches before the First Amendment was passed. D Congress created an established church with the passing of the First Amendment.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: B) Some states continued to have established churches for several years after the First Amendment was passed

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibited religious establishment and protected the individual right to free exercise, in other words it kept religion out of politics.

In principle, individuals can simply choose or not to be religious. It doesn’t matter what you believe as long as it isn’t publicly disruptive or damaging.  

After the Amendment, Americans continued to have many religious views in common derived from churches: religious tolerance laid the groundwork for making it a matter of private, individual choice.