The idea of the separation of church and state was coined by __________, who was referring to __________.

A. Benjamin Franklin; the free exercise clause of the First Amendment
B. James Madison; the free exercise clause of the First Amendment
C. James Madison; the establishment clause of the First Amendment
D. Thomas Jefferson; the free exercise clause of the First Amendment
E. Thomas Jefferson; the establishment clause of the First Amendment


Answer: E

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