Understanding the Society of Sisters Case

What was the main requirement of the Compulsory Education Act of 1922 in Oregon?

• Children had to attend military schools.

• Children had to attend private schools.

• Children had to attend public schools.

• Children had to be homeschooled.

Which clause of the 14th Amendment did the private schools claim was violated by the Compulsory Education Act?

• Establishment Clause

• Privileges or Immunities Clause

• Due Process Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

What was the Supreme Court's stance on the state's ability to standardize children's education?

• The state cannot regulate any form of education.

• The state can standardize education by banning private schools.

• The state cannot standardize education by forcing public school attendance.

• The state can standardize education by mandating public school attendance.

What was a significant outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in the Society of Sisters case?

• It banned all private schools.

• It limited parental rights in education.

• It upheld the viability of private and parochial schools.

• It mandated religious education in public schools.

As of 2017, which demographic made up the largest percentage of private school students?

• Asian students

• White students

• Black students

• Hispanic students