Reynolds v. United States
Definition
A Supreme Court case in 1879 that ruled against the practice of polygamy, stating that religious duty was not a suitable defense to a criminal indictment.
Related terms
First Amendment: The amendment in the U.S. Constitution that guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and right to petition.
Free Exercise Clause: This is a part of the First Amendment that protects citizens' right to practice their religion as they please.
Polygamy: The practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time.
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AP US Government - 3.2 First Amendment: Freedom of Religion
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What was the issue in Reynolds v. United States?
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