### Question
Can you define what Free Exercise Clause means?


### Answer
**Free Exercise Clause** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 2000cc*:

> that portion of the first amendment to the Constitution that proscribes laws prohibiting the free exercise of religion

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2000cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21C-PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS EXERCISE IN LAND USE AND BY INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS**

