Faith-Based Initiatives

Faith-Based Initiatives emerge as a proposed federal policy where Senators Schuler and Choate offer funding for religious organizations to deliver social services like hot meals. President Bartlet rejects it outright, arguing that tying aid to religious acceptance violates the Constitution and smacks of coercion. The phrase ignites Oval Office debate on church-state separation, exposing legal risks and political trade-offs in White House negotiations over broader deals.