Which statement best describes the Establishment Clause?

Which statement best describes the Establishment Clause?

• A. The Establishment Clause prohibits the government from establishing or endorsing religion; tests include coercion and endorsement analyses, with Lemon-era considerations now weighed against modern approaches.
• B. The Establishment Clause requires the government to fund religious institutions in the public sector.
• C. The Establishment Clause bans all religious symbols in public schools without exception.
• D. The Establishment Clause applies only to federal government actions, not to the states.

Answer: (A)