Which clause protects freedom of worship by preventing laws that ban its exercise?

• A. Establishment Clause
• B. Free Exercise Clause 1st Amendment
• C. Due Process Clause
• D. Equal Protection Clause

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is protecting the right to worship by limiting government interference with religious practice. The Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment bars laws that prohibit or burden religious exercise, so it directly protects individuals from bans on worship or related religious activities. This clause is specifically about ensuring people can practice their faith freely, within the bounds of general laws that apply to everyone.

By contrast, the Establishment Clause prevents the government from endorsing or establishing a religion, not from restricting the exercise of religion. The Due Process Clause focuses on fair treatment and fundamental rights in procedures and laws, and the Equal Protection Clause requires laws to treat people equally. These clauses address different protections, so they don’t directly cover preventing laws that ban worship.