Question

a student is praying alone in his public school cafeteria before lunch. this activity is acceptable according to the establishment clause because
prayer is not allowed in government places.
other students might feel pressured to pray.
the school is not asking the student to pray.
daily prayer is held at some public schools.

Explanation:

The Establishment Clause prohibits the government (including public schools) from establishing or promoting a religion. A student praying alone is acceptable because the school is not initiating or requiring the prayer (the school is not asking the student to pray). The first option is wrong as private prayer by individuals in government - run spaces (like a student praying alone) is allowed. The second option is a reason why group - led or school - sponsored prayer might be problematic, not why individual prayer is acceptable. The fourth option is wrong as public schools cannot hold daily prayers as that would violate the Establishment Clause.

Answer:

C. the school is not asking the student to pray (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with the third option being C)