Aschool district in california held its graduation at a local church. which statement best explains whether this action violated the establishment clause, and why? it violated the establishment clause because it held a school function at a denominational church, which demonstrates support for a specific religion. it violated the establishment clause because the school needs to show support for all religions and have events at a variety of local religious locations. it did not violate the establishment clause because the school was not promoting religion, the location was. it did not violate the establishment clause because the school does not force people to attend graduation.