Question

Which of these practices would be a violation of the ideas outlined in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution? A) allowing Quakers to abstain from military service B) allowing Jehovah’s Witnesses to refrain from compulsory flag salutes C) allowing Protestants to require religious tests for political offices D) allowing Native American tribes to use peyote in religious practices

Answer 1

C) allowing Protestants to require religious tests for political offices

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The “No Religious Test” clause is defined in the US Constitution.

2. This clause is only applicable to the central government since the government does not want itself to be viewed as a discriminator. The governments of the State may not adhere to this clause.

3. The US states have their own legislation and in case the state legislation clashes with the federal legislation, state law prevails.

4. The states may require to undergo the religious tests to be eligible for employment in the state government.