Questions: All of the following are true about religious symbols/displays on public property EXCEPT the Ten Commandments in the court house are allowed. a) court cases over these issues have been ruled upon under the establishment clause. b) religious displays have been allowed in certain situations. c) displays of a crèche at Christmastime may be allowed if other religious groups are allowed to display their religious symbols and non-secular (religious) displays are also allowed.

The answer is: the Ten Commandments in the courthouse are allowed.

Explanation for each option:

a) Court cases over these issues have been ruled upon under the establishment clause.

• This statement is true. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from making any law “respecting an establishment of religion.” Many court cases regarding religious symbols and displays on public property have been decided based on this clause.

b) Religious displays have been allowed in certain situations.

• This statement is true. The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed religious displays on public property in certain contexts, particularly when they are part of a larger, secular display or when multiple religious symbols are represented.

c) Displays of a crèche at Christmastime may be allowed if other religious groups are allowed to display their religious symbols and non-secular (religious) displays are also allowed.

• This statement is true. The Supreme Court has ruled that nativity scenes (crèches) can be displayed on public property if they are part of a broader holiday display that includes secular symbols or symbols from other religions, ensuring that the government does not appear to endorse a particular religion.

The statement "the Ten Commandments in the courthouse are allowed" is not universally true. The Supreme Court has ruled on cases involving the display of the Ten Commandments in courthouses, and the decisions have varied based on the context and presentation. In some cases, such displays have been deemed unconstitutional if they are seen as endorsing a particular religious viewpoint. Therefore, this statement is the exception among the options provided.