What is the purpose of the establishment clause? A. to give citizens the right to form religious groups
B. to stop government from supporting one religion
C. to give government power to choose a state religion
D. to stop citizens from practicing religion in public
The correct answer is B. to stop government from supporting one religion.
The Establishment Clause, found in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over another. This ensures a separation of church and state, allowing individuals to practice their religion freely without government interference or endorsement.