Religion

Definition

In the context of AP US Government, religion refers to a system of faith and worship that is protected under the First Amendment's Free Exercise Clause. This means that individuals have the right to practice their religion without government interference.

Related terms

Establishment Clause: The part of the First Amendment that prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over another.

Free Exercise Clause: The section of the First Amendment that protects individuals' rights to practice their own religious beliefs.

Secularism: The principle of separation between government institutions and religious institutions.