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No Religious Test Clause

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A quick definition of No Religious Test Clause:

The No Religious Test Clause is a rule in the U.S. Constitution that says no one can be stopped from serving in a government job or position just because of their religion. This means that people of any religion, or no religion at all, can work for the government if they are qualified for the job.

A more thorough explanation:

The No Religious Test Clause is a provision in the United States Constitution that prohibits the use of a religious test as a requirement to hold any public office or position of trust. This means that no one can be denied a job or position in government based on their religious beliefs or lack thereof.

For example, if someone is running for a political office, they cannot be asked about their religious beliefs or be required to belong to a certain religion in order to be eligible for the position. Similarly, a teacher cannot be denied a job in a public school because of their religious beliefs.

This clause is important because it ensures that people of all religions, or no religion at all, have an equal opportunity to participate in government and public life. It helps to protect the freedom of religion and prevent discrimination based on religious beliefs.

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Dkk
16:15
@windyMagician: Nah michigan is better than UMN
Dkk
16:15
My sister just officially graduated, yay!
16:16
awesome @Dkks sister
16:16
prolly named veronica or sarah
windyMagician
16:16
@Dkk: for public defense tho?
windyMagician
16:16
Sarah in the bathroom
texaslawhopefully
16:17
@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.
windyMagician
16:17
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windyMagician
16:17
going to my dream school is crazy
michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else
windyMagician
16:19
also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?
16:20
would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like
texaslawhopefully
16:23
For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent
windyMagician
16:25
sticker debt is high-key scary tho
texaslawhopefully
16:26
I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.
16:34
i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school
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then i will start tweaking
texaslawhopefully
16:42
January could not come any sooner
16:54
i hope you guys all have a very lovely holiday season
17:02
has everyone finished procuring their presents?
17:02
I got my sis a vintage leather jacket off ebay she’s gonna freak she only has fake stuff
hi all
CynicalOops
17:14
Ive been slacking so hard on tickets fawk
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17:14
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CynicalOops
17:14
Im just gonna get everyone tickets so thats why i said that
jackfrost11770
17:14
people are so stupid on the internet its crazy
CynicalOops
17:15
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windyMagician
17:18
that and the post asking for low gpa success stories along with every other identifying detail
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