Supreme Court Cases on School Prayer
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What did the Supreme Court decide in the Engel v. Vitale case?

  • Prayer in public schools is mandatory.
  • Prayer in public schools is optional.
  • Prayer in public schools is permissible.
  • Prayer in public schools is unconstitutional. (correct)

    • What does it mean for a prayer to be 'state-sponsored'?

  • It means the prayer is led or promoted by the state. (correct)
  • It means the prayer is optional for the state to consider.
  • It means the prayer is not influenced by the state.
  • It means the prayer is encouraged by the state but not mandatory.

    • What kind of religious presence in schools did the Supreme Court find permissible?

  • Religious presence that is mandatory for all students.
  • Any form of religious presence.
  • Religious presence that is sponsored or endorsed by the state.
  • Religious presence that is optional and independent of the state. (correct)

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