Which of the following is an example of protections under the establishment clause of the first amendment?
a. A father objects to his son's school including a daily prayer
b. An Amish family objects to a law requiring schooling until age 16
c. Restrictions are placed on the funding of public schools
d. A family's religious beliefs prohibit the use of blood transfusions
Not sure between a and b
I think it's a.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/establishment_clause
To determine which of the options represents an example of protections under the establishment clause of the First Amendment, let's first understand what the establishment clause entails. The establishment clause, part of the First Amendment, states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion."
a. A father objects to his son's school including a daily prayer: This example is related to the establishment clause. The father's objection to the school including a daily prayer is relevant because the establishment clause prohibits government institutions, such as public schools, from endorsing or promoting any religion. Therefore, option a represents an example of protection under the establishment clause.
b. An Amish family objects to a law requiring schooling until age 16: While an Amish family objecting to a law requiring schooling until age 16 involves religious beliefs, it falls under the free exercise clause rather than the establishment clause. The free exercise clause prevents the government from interfering with individuals' exercise of religion. In this case, the Amish family's objection is based on their religious beliefs, so it is protected by the free exercise clause.
Based on the explanations above, option a (A father objects to his son's school including a daily prayer) is the correct answer, as it represents an example of protections under the establishment clause of the First Amendment.