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Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Free Exercise of Religion in America Unit PlanConstitutional Rights Foundation: The Free Exercise of Religion in America Unit Plan
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Constitutional Rights Foundation
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9th - 10th
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Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Free Exercise of Religion in America

Curated by ACT

Activity on first amendment rights and the protection of religious freedom. Students develop a deep understanding of religious liberty and how it has been interpreted as they examine the contoversies surrounding individual rights versus the public good.

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freedom of religion

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free exercise clause, bill of rights, first amendment

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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