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How is the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment best described?

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It prevents the government from creating a nationally recognized religion.
It allows each individual the freedom to practice a religion of choice.
It restricts a church's ability to collect money from its followers.
It keeps the federal government from placing property taxes on churches

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Answer: B

Explanation: The Free Exercise Clause protects citizens' right to practice their religion as they please, so long as the practice does not run afoul of a "public morals" or a "compelling" governmental interest.

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