Supreme Court Sides With Coach Who Sought To Pray After Game

Supreme Court Sides With Coach Who Sought To Pray After Game

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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a high school football coach's right to pray on the field after games, citing First Amendment rights. The decision was a 6-3 split, with conservative justices supporting the coach. The court emphasized that the school district's actions were discriminatory against religious observance. This ruling is part of a trend towards a pro-religion stance by the current court.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the high school football coach's right to pray on the field?

The court ruled against the coach.

The court ruled in favor of the coach.

The court did not make a decision.

The court postponed the decision.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the court supported the coach's right to pray?

The coach's actions were protected by the First Amendment.

The coach was forcing students to join him.

The coach was violating the Establishment Clause.

The coach was acting as a government employee.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the court view the school district's actions against the coach?

As a correct interpretation of the law.

As a mistaken view of suppressing religious observance.

As an example of proper school policy.

As a necessary measure to maintain discipline.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the ruling indicate about the current Supreme Court's stance?

The court is neutral on religious matters.

The court is against religious rights.

The court is pro-religion.

The court is undecided on religious issues.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the justices vote in this case?

Unanimously in favor of the coach.

Six to three in favor of the coach.

Six to three against the coach.

Unanimously against the coach.