Establishment Clause

The Establishment Clause is part of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." In simple terms, this means that the government cannot create an official religion or favor one religion over another. It ensures that there is a separation between church and state, allowing people to practice their own beliefs freely without government interference. This clause promotes religious freedom by preventing the government from supporting or promoting religious institutions.