The Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause are components of which amendment?

• A. First Amendment
• B. Fourth Amendment
• C. Ninth Amendment
• D. Tenth Amendment

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing where the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause come from. Both are part of the First Amendment, which protects religious liberty and sets boundaries between church and state. The Establishment Clause prevents the government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over others, while the Free Exercise Clause protects individuals’ right to hold and practice their religious beliefs. Together, they define how religion and government interact in the United States. Other amendments cover different protections, such as search and seizure limits in the Fourth Amendment, or rights not listed and powers reserved to the states in the Ninth and Tenth Amendments.