Why have courts allowed some religiously motivated actions like clergy delivering opening prayers at legislative sessions?
a. Most Americans are Christians.
b. ?Adults are presumed to be able to distinguish between allowed speech and endorsed speech.
c. ?The establishment clause excludes actions taken within legislative chambers.
d. ?The tradition of opening prayers at public meetings goes back to Colonial days.
b. ?Adults are presumed to be able to distinguish between allowed speech and endorsed speech.
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