Question

Read the excerpt from the US Constitution.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.

According to the excerpt, what is the role of Congress regarding religion?
Congress cannot promote a religion.
Congress cannot make disrespectful laws.
Religious groups can only be formed  by Congress.
Religious groups must be governed by Congress

Answer 1

A) Congress cannot promote a religion

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt within the question represents what is known as the establishment clause of the US Constitution. This ensures that the federal government does not establish an official religion. The reason behind this clause deals with the rights guaranteed in the first amendment of the US Constitution. The first amendment guarantees the right of freedom of religion for all citizens. This is why the government does not establish an official religion.