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American Government: Stories of a Nation for the AP® Course
Guided Reading
Section 8.3: The Right of Religious Freedom
© 2019 Bedford, Freeman & Worth High School Publishers
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Before you read
Before reading this section, take a moment to read the Learning Target and vocabulary terms you will
encounter.
Learning Target:
Explain the impact of the free exercise and establishment clauses on the relationship between
government and religion.
AP® Key Concepts
establishment clause
free exercise clause
While you read
Use the following table to take notes as you read the section.
Characteristics of establishment
clause
Characteristics of free exercise
clause
Effects on government
American Government: Stories of a Nation for the AP® Course
Guided Reading
Section 8.3: The Right of Religious Freedom
© 2019 Bedford, Freeman & Worth High School Publishers
After you read
Once you've finished reading the section, answer the following questions.
1.
The First Amendment restricts the power of:
A.
the legislative branch.
B.
the executive branch.
C.
the judicial branch.
D.
the states.
2. Which statement BEST defines the establishment clause?
A.
a First Amendment protection against the government requiring citizens to pass a religious test
before voting
B.
a First Amendment protection against the government requiring nominees for public office to pass a
religious test before voting.
C.
a First Amendment protection against the government requiring citizens to join or support a
religious group.
D.
a First Amendment protection against the government from restricting the type of religion an
individual chooses to express.
3. Which clause forms the constitutional basis for protections of religious expression?
A.
the establishment clause
B.
the necessary and proper clause
C.
the full faith and credit clause
D.
the free exercise clause
4. Who put forth the idea that there should be a separation between church and state?
A.
George Washington
B.
James Madison
C.
Alexander Hamilton
D.
Thomas Jefferson
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