1. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment means the government cannot make an official religion or give one religion over others. This idea came from America’s many different religions. The Lemon Test is used to check if a law or government action follows the Establishment Clause, helping make sure the separation of stays strong.
  2. Yes, burning the U.S. flag is allowed as free speech under the First Amendment. The Supreme Court decided this in a famous case called Texas v. Johnson in 1989. They ruled that burning the flag is a way to express ideas, and it is protected by the Constitution, even if many people find it offensive.
  3. “I’m taking the Fifth” means a person is choosing not to answer questions in court because their answers might show they are guilty of a crime. This right comes from the Fifth Amendment. It protects people from having to say anything that could be used against them.

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