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Establishment Clause

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AP US Government

Definition

Part of the First Amendment stating that 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.'

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What is the Establishment Clause?
What role does the Establishment Clause play when public schools decide whether or not they should permit prayer during school hours?
What is the primary purpose of the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment?
How did the establishment clause in the First Amendment influence education in America?
How does the interpretation of the Establishment Clause in Engel v. Vitale differ from its original understanding?
What does the Establishment Clause of First Amendment prohibit?
In relation to the First Amendment, what does the Establishment Clause prohibit?
What does "Establishment Clause" in the first amendment prevent?
Considering landmark court cases, how do interpretations vary between Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause within the First Amendment?

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