The Concept of the Separation of Church and State

question 29

Multiple Choice

The concept of the separation of church and state

• A) was referred to by Thomas Jefferson as "the wall of separation."
• B) covers conflicts about the legality of giving state and local government aid to religious organizations and schools.
• C) refers to the establishment clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution.
• D) forbids the government from establishing an official religion.
• E) All of the above are true.

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Payroll Tax Expense

Expenses that a business incurs to cover government taxes on employee wages, including social security and Medicare taxes in the United States.

Union Dues

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Federal Income Tax

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