The Facts: The city of Pittsburgh displayed: a crèche in the main hall of the county courthouse building each Christmas season that contained religious messages. a menorah next to a Christmas tree outside another city building. The ACLU sued the city, citing the establishment clause. What reasons support the ACLU's stance that the the displays were unconstitutional? Check all that apply. The crèche and menorah are both religious symbols. The constitution outlaws the expression of religion. The displays were on government property. The government does not have the right to endorse or promote religious practices.

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24 August, 12:26

The Facts: The city of Pittsburgh displayed: a crèche in the main hall of the county courthouse building each Christmas season that contained religious messages. a menorah next to a Christmas tree outside another city building. The ACLU sued the city, citing the establishment clause. What reasons support the ACLU's stance that the the displays were unconstitutional? Check all that apply. The crèche and menorah are both religious symbols. The constitution outlaws the expression of religion. The displays were on government property. The government does not have the right to endorse or promote religious practices.

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Emilee Dunn · Answer 1

The displays were unconstitutional because they violated the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from adopting explicitly favorable behaviors regarding a specific religion. The reason for this unconstitutionality were that the creche and menorah are religious signs displayed on government property, and government does not have the right to promote religious practices (due to the mentioned First Amendmend to the U. S. Constitution).

Nico · Answer 2

A - The crèche and menorah are both religious symbols.

C - The displays were on government property

D - The government does not have the right to endorse or promote religious practices.