Question

religion and the first amendment
a. considering clauses. the cases below involve a violation of the first amendments religious protections. but which clause applies? read each case. write an e next to the ones you think violate the establishment clause. write an f next to the ones that involve the free exercise clause.

1. ______ a maryland law requires candidates to publicly state that they believe in god before running for office.
2. ______ in wisconsin, three amish fathers are arrested after permanently taking their children out of school. they believe schools teach their children ideas that conflict with their religious beliefs.
3. ______ an arkansas law stops public schools from teaching the theory of evolution because it goes against the biblical theory of creation.
4. ______ after being fired from her job for refusing to work on her religions holy days, a woman is denied unemployment payments by south carolina.

b. arguing an amendment. read the scenario and answer the questions that follow. then write your

Explanation:

1. The Maryland law imposes a religious test for public office, which the Establishment Clause prohibits as it entangles government with religious belief.
2. The Amish fathers are acting on their religious beliefs to avoid conflicting school teachings, and government interference here violates the Free Exercise Clause.
3. The Arkansas law prioritizes a religious creationist view over a scientific theory in public schools, violating the Establishment Clause's separation of church and state.
4. The woman is penalized for adhering to her religious holy day observance, which violates the Free Exercise Clause's protection of religious practice.

Answer:

1. E. A Maryland law requires candidates to publicly state that they believe in God before running for office.
2. F. In Wisconsin, three Amish fathers are arrested after permanently taking their children out of school. They believe schools teach their children ideas that conflict with their religious beliefs.
3. E. An Arkansas law stops public schools from teaching the theory of evolution because it goes against the Biblical theory of creation.
4. F. After being fired from her job for refusing to work on her religion's holy days, a woman is denied unemployment payments by South Carolina.