What is freedom of religion?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give this answer.

• You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

Our explanation

Freedom of religion is a right in the First Amendment. Everyone in the United States may practice (follow) any religion. They may also choose to follow no religion.

Remember it

Any religion or no religion — it is your choice.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (One Nation, One People, M-1175) p. 34: “Another right or freedom in the First Amendment is the Freedom of Religion. People in the U.S. have the right to practice any religion, or not practice a religion.”

• Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (2008 version), rev. 08/21 (PDF, USCIS)

Last checked on September 29, 2026.

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