AP US History Buschistory David Busch - Supreme Court 10 Engle V. Vitale

Supreme Court 10 Engle V. Vitale

12/18/17 • 2 min

This cases deals with the Establishment Clause of religion as outlined in the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Can the government mandate a voluntary prayer in schools? While seemingly obvious - the Supreme court decided that the "voluntary prayer" violated the First Amendment. 6-1 decision

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