Question

What is the main idea behind the separation of church and state?
A.
The government does not have the right to prosecute followers of Protestant religions.
B.
Each country has the right to determine for itself if it will have a national religion.
C.
Each country, by law, has to declare one form of religion as the national religion.
D.
The government cannot dictate what religion is practiced by its people.

Answer 1

D. The government cannot dictate what religion is practiced by its people.

Explanation: Separation of church and state means the government should not establish, favor, or control a religion and should protect individuals' freedom to practice (or not practice) their religion.