Engel vs. Vitale
Who won this court case?
Engel, the person not wanting prayer in schools
The bill of rights
Who won this court case?
Yoder, the Amish person
What does the free exercise clause do?
The government isn't allowed to stop religious practices
What was the constitutional question?
Does the reading of an unspecific prayer at the start of the school day violate the Establishment Clause?
Who were the founding fathers who pushed the most for freedom of religion?
Jefferson and Madison
What was the constitutional question?
Does the 1st amendment allow people to take their children out of school?
What does the establishment clause prevent?
The making of a national religion
What was the background of this case?
A school established a short, optional prayer for each student in a school and a group opposed this
In more current times, can state governments give funds to religious institutions?(Like catholic schools)
No, almost never except for secular teaching after the 12th grade
Yoder was an Amish person who wanted to take his child out of school after the 8th grade, and a new law forbid that
How awesome is this lesson so far?
What was the exact vote?
6-1 in favor of Engel
Where where the 10 commandments not allowed to be displayed?
They weren't allowed to be in a courtroom, because it could be perceived as the court being biased towards christians
What was the significance of this case?
It let parents decide what education their children were allowed to have
What idea transferred the freedom of speech only applying to the federal government to the states as well?
Selective incorporation
What was the significance of the case?
The government cannot promote something religious, and the separation of church and state was enhanced
Who came up with the idea of the Wall of Separation?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the vote?
Unanimous for Yoder
What are the three prongs of the lemon test?
1. Must have secular purpose
2. Must not advance or hinder any religion
3. No excessive Entanglement