AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
3.2 First Amendment: Freedom of Religion
Notes
- Establishment Clause: government can't establish or favor a religion (Engel v. Vitale, 1962: no official school prayer).
- Free Exercise Clause: people may practice religion (Wisconsin v. Yoder, 1972: Amish students could leave school after 8th grade).
Practice
Engel v. Vitale ruled that:
Government-led prayer.
Wisconsin v. Yoder protected:
Compulsory schooling exemption.
The Establishment Clause prevents:
Separation of church and state.
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