Question
How did the English Bill of Rights influence the U.S. Constitution's treatment of religion?
A.
It established a national church
B.
It mandated religious tolerance
C.
it prohibited religious tests for office
D.
it required Protestant leadership
A.
It established a national church
B.
It mandated religious tolerance
C.
it prohibited religious tests for office
D.
it required Protestant leadership
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **C. it prohibited religious tests for office.**
The English Bill of Rights influenced the U.S. Constitution, particularly in its provision that prohibits religious tests for holding public office, thus affirming the principle of religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
The English Bill of Rights influenced the U.S. Constitution, particularly in its provision that prohibits religious tests for holding public office, thus affirming the principle of religious freedom and the separation of church and state.