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The Bill of Rights states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion... This is an example of a(n)?
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Our founding fathers wanted the United States to allow citizens to practice whatever religion they chose. They did not want the United States government to establish only one religion. Our founding fathers wanted the citizens of the United States to have the freedom of religious choice, so placed this requirement in the Bill of Rights. That way, the United States government could not require citizens to practice Islam, Buddhism, or any other type of religion.
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What does respecting an establishment of religion mean?
It means "relating to an aspect of religion." So for example in the US constitution when it says "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion"It is saying congress can make no law regarding religion. That is, it can't promote one religion over the other, or create a religion, or pass a law forcing people to follow a religion, or to not follow a religion, or forcing people to pray, etc. It's also often called the "establishment cause" or the "seperation of church and state." The US was the first country to do this, at the time in many countries people were forced to go to church under penalty of law, and worship the government's official religion or be punished (sometimes by death).
The bill of rights states that congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion this is an example of what?
Our founding fathers wanted the United States to allow citizens to practice whatever religion they chose. They did not want the United States government to establish only one religion. Our founding fathers wanted the citizens of the United States to have the freedom of religious choice, so placed this requirement in the Bill of Rights. That way, the United States government could not require citizens to practice Islam, Buddhism, or any other type of religion.
What is the best example of limited government in our national government?
It reserves powers not given to the federal government for the states. -Apex
How could jeffersons desire for a separation of church and state in Virginia be a result of religious events and attitudes in Europe during the 16th 17th and 18th centuries?
Jefferson knew that "state religions" were a danger to citizens in Europe who did not practice the "state sponsored religion" In England, Henry the VIII established the Anglican religion as example for the official British religion. The phrase of "separation of church and state" does not exist in the US Constitution. With that being said, the 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights within the US Constitution reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... Thus in the USA the phrase "In God We Trust" appears on US currency and a prayer is said each day at the opening of a US Congress session. And as example, each US President on inauguration day swears on a Bible that he or she will uphold the US Constitution.
Freedom of speech is example of what law?
Freedom of Speech is a fundamental right given to the citizens of the United States by the first amendment of the Constitution. The 1st Amendment states: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." This means that each citizen is given the right to freedom of speech, and it is unlawful for a governing body to take away that right.
Is the U.S. really a Christian country?
The U.S. Constitution states that there should be no establishment of religion. However, most Americans are Christian, and voting patterns reflect that... Example--the passing of Proposition 8 in California. The main proponents were the Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Mormon church. If the Constitution is followed, it should be thrown out as an "establishment of religion"--even though a majority of Californians are Christian and vote according to their religion.
What is an example of an on-premise establishment?
A restaurant
Why is an example of an off premise establishment is?
restaurant
What are the TWO elements in the Constitution including Amendments that embody the Republican principle of limited government?
THe first seventh and eighth
Example of business establishment?
metal and timber business
Is A restaurant is an example of an On Premise establishment?
A restaurant
Is respecting yourself but not others an example of low self esteem?
i think it is more of a high self-esteem.
