Since 2008 the Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative Christian interest group, has promoted an annual event known as Pulpit Freedom Sunday. On this occasion, pastors are encouraged to challenge a provision of the tax law known as the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits political activity by certain nonprofit organizations, including religious organizations. While the Johnson Amendment does not restrict religious leaders from speaking out regarding social issues, it does prohibit them from contributing money to political campaigns or speaking out in favor or against candidates running for political office. After reading the scenario, please respond to A, B, and C below.
A. Describe an action Congress could take to address the concerns of the interest group in
the scenario.
B. In the context of the scenario, explain how partisan divisions could prevent the action
describe in part A.
C. Explain why the Alliance Defending Freedom might argue that their constitutional rights
are threatened by the Johnson Amendment