American Government / Unit 3 Gov 104 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Establishment Clause
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The idea
The establishment clause forbids government from establishing an official religion.
In practice
No level of government may declare an official church or compel support for one.
Where people slip
The clause restrains government endorsement; a partner clause protects individual practice.
Your place on the trail
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