Separation of Church and State
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004485
A jurisprudential concept derived from the Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. It mandates that the government cannot establish or endorse a religion, nor can it interfere with the free exercise of religion by its citizens. This principle aims to prevent government entanglement with religious affairs and protect religious freedom.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004485 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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