Sherbert V. Verner Held That ___________________

question 11

Multiple Choice

Sherbert v. Verner held that ___________________.

• A) those who disagreed with the federal government were free to withhold displays of public support
• B) children of Jehovah's Witnesses could claim religious objections to the Pledge of Allegiance
• C) a state must show a "compelling state interest" for limiting an individual's free exercise of religion
• D) those who disagreed with the federal government were free to withhold displays of public support, children of Jehovah's Witnesses could claim religious objections to the Pledge of Allegiance, and a state must show a "compelling state interest" for limiting an individual's free exercise of religion
• E) None of these choices.

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Liabilities

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Owner's Equity

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