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Religious Freedom in Public Schools
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Can students be excused from school activities if they conflict with their religious beliefs?
Yes
No
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Is it okay to celebrate religious holidays in public schools?
No
Yes
Christmas, Easter, and Hannukah tend to be okay, but not others
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The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from doing what?
Encouraging or promoting religion in any way.
Forcing people to practice a certain religion.
Financing a religion with federal tax dollars.
Limiting the way a person practices their religion.
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Can a school prohibit prayer on their campus?
No
Yes
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Can students organize religious clubs at school?
No, because the school's facilities are being used to support a religion.
Yes, if the activity takes place during non-school hours
Yes, if the school makes its facilities available to all student groups.
Yes, if the school officials are not involved in organizing the club.
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The Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment gives people the right to . . .
Practice a religion without government issued penalties.
Force their religion onto others.
Worship or not as one chooses.
Perform religious practices that would otherwise be considered illegal.
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How do you know if a government policy is not "establishing religion"?
The policy promotes and endorses all religions, rather than just one.
The policy does not overly involve the government with religion.
The policy has a non-religious purpose.
The policy does not promote or favor any set of religious beliefs.
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Can a public school have prayers at graduation?
Yes
No
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Can students distribute Bibles or other holy books during the school day?
No
Yes
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Can a school's dress code prohibit students from wearing religious clothing, such as a Kufi, Hijab, or cross necklace?
No
Yes
