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100

How many judges did not vote in the case verdict?

Two

100

Who won the case?

Engel

100

Was the prayer long or short?

Very short

200

what was the courts count that gave victory?

6-1

200

Who believed that school prayer was NOT unconstitutional?

Vitale

200

In 1962 the supreme court made their decision, was it during summer or winter?

Summer!

300

What year was the court case argued?

1962

300

What state passed the non donomination prayer for public schools?

New york

300

what is Vitales first name?

William

400

What amendment did Engel use to argue against school prayer?

1st amendment

400

What school was involved in the case?

The union free school district

400

Who was the president of the school board?

Vitale

500

What did Engel argue?

Non denominational school sponsered prayer would force religion on children 

500

What church was used as an example by the state to argue what the establishment clause was used for?

The church of england

500

Who was the chief of justice for the case?

Earl Warren

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