Freedom of Religion Activity

Freedom of Religion Activity Name ______

Directions: Using the situations listed below as a jumping off-point, research Supreme Court cases (using pages 542-544 from “The Free Exercise Clause” section in your textbook) to determine what religious freedoms are protected in the United States. Answer the questions asked in each scenario and write the name and year of the case.

Situations

1. Is polygamy allowed if based upon a person’s religion? Answer:

Year: ______Case: ______

2. Can a family with religious objections to having their children vaccinated still attend public school? Answer:

Year: ______Case: ______

3. Is handling poisonous snakes as a part of a religious ceremony allowed? Answer:

Year: ______Case: ______

4. Can a person be excused from military service based upon religious beliefs? Answer:

Year: ______Case: ______

5. Can a person in the military wear religious articles or clothing (such as a yarmulke) with their uniforms? Answer:

Year: ______Case: ______

6. Can animal sacrifice be used as a part of a religious ceremony? Answer:

Year: ______Case: ______

7. Can a student be excused from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance (“saluting the flag”) at school based upon religious beliefs? Answer:

Year: ______Case: ______

Then. . .

Year: ______Case: ______