Establishment Clause
/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt klɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibiting the government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over others.
The court ruled that the new law violated the Establishment Clause by endorsing a specific religion.
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Commentary
The Establishment Clause is often discussed alongside the Free Exercise Clause, highlighting the balance between prohibiting government endorsement of religion and allowing religious freedom.
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