Government Supreme Court Cases (1st Amendment)

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In the Engel v. Vitale case, the Supreme Court ruled that school-sponsored prayer in public schools violated which amendment of the United States Constitution?

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First Amendment

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The Supreme Court ruled that school-sponsored prayer in public schools violated the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

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What was the issue at the heart of the Wisconsin v. Yoder case?

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Freedom of Religion

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In the Schenck v. United States case, the Supreme Court established the 'clear and present danger' test to determine limits on which constitutional right?

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Freedom of speech

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What was the outcome of the Tinker v. Des Moines case?

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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the students' right to free speech.

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The New York Times v. United States case, also known as the 'Pentagon Papers' case, centered around which issue?

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Freedom of the press

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In Engel v. Vitale, the Supreme Court ruled that:

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Public school prayer is a violation of the Establishment Clause.

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Wisconsin v. Yoder established that:

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The federal government has restrictions on Religious practices.

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Schenck v. United States is notable for introducing the concept of:

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Clear and present danger

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Tinker v. Des Moines affirmed the rights of students to: Wear black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War

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Wear black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War

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The New York Times v. United States case involved the federal government use of which of the following? 10th amendment, Prior Restraint, Freedom of Religion, Supremacy Clause

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Prior Restraint