The government gives public funds to low performing schools for new computers. They decide to give more money to the lowest performers which are religious schools.

According to the establishment clause, how would a court rule on this case?

as a violation of the clause because government institutions cannot support religious institutions.

as a violation of the clause because the government gave more money to religious schools than public schools.

as not in violation of the clause because they gave out money due to guidelines that gave all schools an equal chance to receive the funding.

as not in violation of the clause because they gave money to fewer religious schools than public schools.

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Yoselin Horne

22 February, 06:59

The government gives public funds to low performing schools for new computers. They decide to give more money to the lowest performers which are religious schools.

According to the establishment clause, how would a court rule on this case?

as a violation of the clause because government institutions cannot support religious institutions.

as a violation of the clause because the government gave more money to religious schools than public schools.

as not in violation of the clause because they gave out money due to guidelines that gave all schools an equal chance to receive the funding.

as not in violation of the clause because they gave money to fewer religious schools than public schools.

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Gabriella Mcguire · Answer 1

According to the establishment clause, this is how a court would rule on this case:

as not in violation of the clause because they gave out money due to guidelines that gave all schools an equal chance to receive the funding.

This Religion clause stipulates that the Congress will not infringe upon the religious rights of people and establishments.