Which type of funds cannot be used to support religion?

The correct answer is based on the principle of separation of church and state as established in the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Public moneys, which are funds raised through taxation and allocated by government entities, cannot be used to support religious activities. This is to ensure that the government remains neutral in matters of religion and does not favor one religion over another or support religion in general.

Using public moneys for religious purposes would raise constitutional issues and potentially lead to violations of the rights of individuals who may not share the same religious beliefs. Consequently, any funds derived from governmental sources are subject to strict regulations to maintain this separation, while private, local, or state moneys can be allocated differently depending on specific circumstances and are less restricted in this regard.