Lessons
1. Introduction to Constitutional Law
2. Separation of Powers and Congressional Powers
3. Commerce Clause
4. State Action Limitation
5. Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
6. The Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment
7. Privileges and Immunities Clause
8. Full Faith and Credit
9. Freedom of Expression
10. Freedom of Religion: Free Exercise Clause
11. Contracts Clause, Ex Post Facto, and Bill of Attainder
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The Establishment Clause
In this video, you should consider the following:
- The government cannot prefer or “establish” one religion over another.
- This clause is designed to prevent excessive government entanglement with religion.
- The Supreme Court has held that because of a long history associated with certain practices, the Establishment Clause will not be violated.
- Ex: Supreme Court has held that having the 10 Commandments in a courthouse does not violate the Establishment Clause because of the long-standing historical significance.
Delivered by:Professor Melissa A. Hale
