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nramada

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The Supreme Court struck down the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) as it applied to the states because
 
  a. Congress could not, through legislation, expand the constitutional right to free exercise of religion.
  b. it gave too little authority to the federal government.
  c. it placed too great a burden on religious institutions.
  d. it violated the Fifth Amendment.
  e. it was passed without prior consent of the Court.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of the Courts use of the balancing test regarding issues of religious conduct?
 
  a. Denying unemployment compensation to employees fired for religious use of peyote
  b. Permitting animal sacrifice during Santeria worship ceremonies
  c. Prohibiting the wearing of a yarmulke in the military while on duty
  d. Refusing Mormons the right to practice polygamy
  e. Upholding vaccination laws over religious objections



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janieazgirl

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




nramada

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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