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First Amendment: Establishment Clause
Introduction
The First Amendment has two clauses related to religion: one preventing the government establishment of religion (the “Establishment Clause”) and the other protecting the ability to freely exercise religious beliefs (the “Free Exercise Clause”). Students examine the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause—why it was included in the Bill of Rights, the issues it addresses, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted it over time.
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Video: First Amendment Religion Clauses – Advanced Class
Video: First Amendment Religion Clauses – Introductory Class
Video: First Amendment: Religion with Graham Lee
Video: Freedom of Religion Overview Lesson Part I -
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The Drafting Table
Coming soon for this provision! Until then, you can use Writing Rights to explore key historical documents, early drafts and major proposals behind each provision, and discover how the drafters deliberated, agreed and disagreed, on the path to compromise and the final text.
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