Question

read the excerpt from the us constitution.
congress shall make no law respecting... religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
which example violates this portion of amendment i?
a student is allowed to read the bible in class.
a governor declares a new state religion.
a woman is allowed to hold a religious meeting in a park.
a mayor attends a different church than his employees.

Explanation:

The First Amendment's Establishment Clause (the excerpt given) prohibits the government from establishing a religion. Let's analyze each option:

• "A student is allowed to read the Bible in class": This is an individual exercising religious freedom, not the government establishing a religion.
• "A governor declares a new state religion": A governor, as a government official, declaring a state religion violates the Establishment Clause because it involves the government establishing a religion.
• "A woman is allowed to hold a religious meeting in a park": This is an individual's free exercise of religion in a public space, not government establishment.
• "A mayor attends a different church than his employees": This is a personal choice of religion, not the government establishing a religion.

Answer:

B. A governor declares a new state religion.