Question

Which of the following correctly explains the purpose of the establishment clause of the First Amendment?(1 point)
Responses

The clause was designed to prevent the government from interfering with an individual’s religious belief.
The clause was designed to prevent the government from interfering with an individual’s religious belief.

The clause was designed to increase an individual’s freedom of expression.
The clause was designed to increase an individual’s freedom of expression.

The clause was designed to prevent the government from creating an official government religion.
The clause was designed to prevent the government from creating an official government religion.

The clause was designed to protect the publication of dissenting viewpoints.
The clause was designed to protect the publication of dissenting viewpoints.
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Answer 1

The correct choice is: "The clause was designed to prevent the government from creating an official government religion."

(For clarity: preventing government interference with individual belief is the Free Exercise Clause; the others relate to free speech and free press.)