Study Questions for Midterm Examination
    1. Does offering a course on religion and public policy at a public university violate the religious freedom clauses of the US constitution? Discuss both the establishment and free exercise clauses in your answer.)  What would the Supreme Court say and why?

    2. Using examples from the readings and lectures, describe how Social Movement Theory (particularly the emphasis on motive, means and opportunity) helps us understand religiously-engaged political action.

    3. Even though they are not founded for political reasons, religious groups often attempt to influence public policy in the United States. Discuss how and why they do this.