Which clause prohibits government from endorsing or supporting religion?

• A. Establishment Clause
• B. Free Exercise Clause
• C. Lemon Test
• D. Due Process Clause

Answer: (A)

The Establishment Clause is about the government not endorsing religion. It comes from the First Amendment and sets a wall between church and state, so the government can’t establish an official religion, sponsor religious activities, or show preference for one faith over another. That’s why this clause ensures public institutions don’t promote religious beliefs—think about rules against school-sponsored prayers or government funding for religious instruction in ways that advantage religion over nonreligion.

The other options don’t fit as the prohibition in question. The Free Exercise Clause protects individuals’ rights to practice their religion without government interference, not the government’s stance on religion. The Lemon Test is a judicial standard used to evaluate whether government actions violate the Establishment Clause, rather than the clause itself. The Due Process Clause guards fundamental rights and fair procedures, not religion endorsement.