Select the correct answer.
how is the free exercise clause of the first amendment best described?
a
it prevents the government from creating a nationally recognized religion,
b.
it allows each individual the freedom to practice a religion of choice.
c.
it restricts a church's ability to collect money from its followers.
d.
it keeps the federal government from placing property taxes on churches.

The correct answer is option:

A. It prevents the government from creating a nationally recognized religion.

Explanation:

The First Amendment Free Exercise Provision for the U.S. Constitution prevents the government from forming a nationally recognized religion and prohibits limitations on the religious practices of a person. This refers to the amendment's paragraph below:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...

The provision further guarantees the rights of citizens with respect to, speech, assembly, and the right to petition the government for complaint redress.

limited access to education