Today, religious interests are among the most influential interest groups in U.S. politics, but for a long time organized religious interests were uninvolved in politics. Why?
A. They were virtually ignored by the two major parties.
B. They were discouraged from doing so by their congregations.
C. They were prevented from doing so by Supreme Court jurisprudence.
D. They were afraid of losing their tax-exempt status.
E. They were afraid of losing their First Amendment freedoms.
Answer: D
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