Law

Answer the following questions. Each essay should be at least two pages, double spaced (about 500 words), using a readable font size (10 or 12).

Freedom of Religion

Essay The First Amendment’s guarantees of free exercise of religion and separation of church and state were the direct products of colonial experience. Describe the history of religious practice in the United States and include a discussion the issues facing colonists and Americans during our early history. Provide examples of specific concerns (for example, use of tax money to support religion).
Essay Why did the Supreme Court prohibit prayers before football games in Texas? Do you agree with the decision?
Essay Briefly describe the facts and constitutional issues in the following cases:
Sherbert v. Verner (1963)
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
Employment Division of Oregon v. Smith (1990)
Church of Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. City of Hialeah (1993)
Short Answer Define the following terms in one or two sentences:
the Free Exercise Clause
the Establishment Clause
compelling government interest
Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Short Answer Summarize the significance of Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971).

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