West Virginia v. Barnette Flashcards
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What did the West Virginia Board of Education require?

  • A moment of silence
  • Voluntary participation in the Pledge of Allegiance
  • Mandatory flag salute (correct)
  • No requirements for flag salutes
  • What was the primary legal argument by the Jehovah's Witnesses?

    The forced flag salute conflicted with their religious beliefs against idol worship.

    The constitutional provision at issue was the _________.

    1st Amendment

    The Court ruled that compelling children to salute the flag was constitutional.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of West Virginia v. Barnette?

    <p>The Court ruled in favor of Barnette.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What test did the Court utilize in their reasoning?

    <p>Clear and Present Danger Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The majority opinion supported the deterrence of religious values.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major doctrine involved in the case?

    <p>It overturned the Gobitis decision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the alternative solution proposed by Frankfurter?

    <p>He could have upheld the Gobitis decision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Case Overview

    • West Virginia Board of Education mandated flag salute in public schools; refusal resulted in expulsion.
    • Jehovah's Witnesses challenged this requirement under the First Amendment, citing religious objections.
    • The case centered on the 1st Amendment, which protects free exercise of religion and freedom of speech.

    Court Outcome

    • The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Barnette, declaring the compulsory flag salute unconstitutional.

    Majority Reasoning

    • The ruling used the Clear and Present Danger Test, viewing the salute as a method of communicating ideas.
    • The Court emphasized that forced conformity in opinion contradicts First Amendment principles.

    Significant Doctrines

    • This case overturned the earlier "Gobitis" decision.
    • It reinforced that free speech safeguards against coercion regarding personal beliefs.

    Dissenting Opinion

    • Justice Frankfurter argued for maintaining the "Gobitis" precedent, suggesting the government could promote citizenship and allegiance.
    • He contended that religious freedom does not exempt individuals from compliance with laws.

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    Explore key concepts and facts from the landmark case West Virginia v. Barnette. This quiz covers the arguments and implications surrounding the First Amendment and the mandatory flag salute in public schools. Test your knowledge of this important legal decision and its impact on freedom of expression.

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