Which of the following was the primary purpose for including the establishment clause in the first amendment, is it to encourage people to attend the religious service of their own choice, or to make sure people could established around church, or to make sure states could establish whatever religion, the majority wanted, and lastly, to restrict the power of government over the rights of individual citizens

Answer 1

The primary purpose for including the establishment clause in the First Amendment was to restrict the power of government over the rights of individual citizens, specifically in terms of religion. The establishment clause ensures that the government cannot establish an official religion or give preference to one particular religion over others. It guarantees religious freedom, allowing individuals to practice their own religion or no religion at all without interference or coercion from the government.