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Explain the two-fold understanding of freedom of religion as expressed in the First Amendment?

First, the government is forbidden to establish a religion, either directly, or indirectly. People are referring to this fact when they use the phrase "separation of church & state." Second, the government is forbidden to interfere with or to regulate religion.


The government will not sponsor any religion.?

This principle is known as the separation of church and state, where the government does not officially endorse or promote any religion. This ensures that people are free to practice their own religion without interference or favoritism from the government. It upholds the idea of religious freedom and prevents the establishment of a state religion.


Are student religion groups allowed to meet in school?

In the United States, student religion groups are generally allowed to meet in public schools as long as they follow the same guidelines and policies that apply to other student-led organizations. Schools must ensure that there is no sponsorship or endorsement of a particular religion by the school itself.


What does the religion clause of the First Amendment actually say?

The religion clause of the First Amendment states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." This clause prohibits the government from establishing a national religion or interfering with individuals' rights to practice their own religion.


What religion does US recognize?

The United States of America is arguably one of the freest nations of the modern world. They do not have state religion and their right to practise any religion of their choosing is safeguarded by the First Amendment to the American Constitution which also guarantees freedom of the press, the right of the people to assemble for whatever purpose and the right to petition the government.

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What keeps government from interfering in religion?

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prevents the government from interfering in religion. It also gives people the freedom to practice whatever religion they choose.


Why did the first amendment not approve of religion?

The first amendment doesn't provide for a "state religion", but allows and gives the right for people to go to any church ( or no church) that they wish. The founding fathers had seen what happened to people who lived under a state sponsored religion and eventually the oppression of other religions takes place not allowing for people to believe or not believe in the religion of their choice.


What was the first amendment protected?

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom to peacefully assemble, and freedom to petition the goverment for redress of grievances. It prohibits making any law that respects the establishment of religion, but protects the right for people to practice their religion.


Why did the founders put the 1st amendment in the constitution?

This Amendment was created so that we would have the freedom to express ourselfs and not have to wrry about getting aressted. it just grants us to say what we got to say and just practice our own religion. This amendment was created so that we can have the freedom to do many things. like practice our own religion, to assemble with people and to have the right to speak freely and not have to worry about being aressted. with out it we wouldn't have the right to do all that stuff.


The five basic civil liberties guaranteed in the First Amendment?

The First Amendment allows people the right to free speech. It also allows freedom of religion, press, speech, and the right to peacefully assemble. It also gives prohibits a government redress.


Which amendment allows people to protest the government?

The First Amendment allows people to publicly demonstrate or protest what they want to apply.


What religion do Kurdish people practice?

What religion are the Kurds


What amendment granted Americans the freedom to practice religion?

The first amendment. 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.


Which amendment protects the americans' freedom of religion?

The 1 Amendment... "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."


What religion do people in Guatemala practice?

They practice Roman Catholism.


Do people in the desert practice religion?

no


Which constitutional amendment allows the senators to be elected by the people?

The 17th Amendment adopted in 1913.