Supreme Court Case on Free Exercise of Religion

Medium Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Freedom Of Religion

In the landmark Supreme Court case Employment Division v. Smith (1990), the Court ruled on the balance between free exercise of religion and state laws that may conflict with religious practices. The ruling led to significant debates about the extent of religious freedom under the First Amendment. In this context, which of the following statements best reflects the Court's decision in Smith regarding state laws and the free exercise of religion?

The Court held that states could not prohibit religious practices under any circumstances.

The Court ruled that a law that applies to everyone, regardless of their religious beliefs, does not violate the Free Exercise Clause.

The Court determined that religious practices must be favored by law and government.

The Court found that the states must have a compelling interest to restrict religious practices.

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