Government Supreme Court Cases (1st Amendment)

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?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Answer explanation

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

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

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of Religion

• Right to a fair trial

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

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom of assembly

• Freedom of religion

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

• The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the school district

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

• The case was remanded to a lower court

• The case was dismissed without a ruling

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

• Freedom of speech

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to privacy

• Freedom of the press

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

• A. Public school prayer is a violation of the Establishment Clause
  

• B. Students have the right to lead prayer in public schools
  

• C. The Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional
  

• D. Teachers can incorporate religious teachings into the curriculum

Wisconsin v. Yoder established that:

• A. Compulsory education laws can override religious objections

• 
  B. Parents have no right to determine their children's education, even if it conflicts with compulsory education laws
  

• C. The federal government has restrictions on Religious practices

• D. Homeschooling is unconstitutional

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

• A. Clear and present danger
  

• B. Double jeopardy
  

• C. Supremacy Clause

• 
  D. Exclusionary rule

Tinker v. Des Moines affirmed the rights of students to:

• A. Protest outside of school grounds
  

• B. Distribute political pamphlets during class hours
  

• C. Wear black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War
  

• D. Engage in religious practices during school hours

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