Which constitutional provision prohibits the government from establishing a national religion?

Which constitutional provision prohibits the government from establishing a national religion?

• A. Establishment Clause
• B. Free Exercise Clause
• C. Due Process Clause
• D. Equal Protection Clause

Answer: (A)

The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or preferring one religion over others. This creates a separation between church and state and requires government neutrality toward religion, which is exactly what a national religion would violate. The Free Exercise Clause protects individuals' rights to practice religion, but it doesn't ban the government from establishing a religion. The Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses address fair treatment and equality under the law, not religious establishment.

The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or preferring one religion over others. This creates a separation between church and state and requires government neutrality toward religion, which is exactly what a national religion would violate. The Free Exercise Clause protects individuals' rights to practice religion, but it doesn't ban the government from establishing a religion. The Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses address fair treatment and equality under the law, not religious establishment.