In addition to freedom of speech, the First Amendment also protects freedom of religion.
The amendment protects religious freedom in two ways:
The amendment says that governments cannot make laws or take actions that
support particular religions over others. For example, a government cannot create
an official government religion.
The amendment says that governments cannot make laws or take actions that
prevent people from practicing their religion as they choose.
The following choices are some questions the Supreme Court has had to answer recently.
Which of the questions would the Court have to answer using the part of the First
Amendment about religion? Select all that apply.
Can the government search a suspect's cell phone while arresting that
person?
Can a city pass a law banning the killing of animals during a religious
ceremony?
Can a state government help students pay for private schools, if some of
those schools are Catholic?