The 1947 case Everson v. Board of Education was the first to incorporate which clause of the First Amendment?
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Correct answer: The Establishment Clause
Everson v. Board of Education applied the Establishment Clause to the states, ruling that states cannot pass laws that aid one religion, aid all religions, or prefer one religion over another. This solidified the 'wall of separation' between church and state at the local level.
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