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QuizMultiple Choice

The Supreme Court and the Role of Government — Test

Question 17 • 26/27 GOVERNMENT

In Vernonia School District v. Acton, the school district argued that

Answer
A
a drug test was illegal under any circumstances.
B
no student could refuse to take a drug test.
C
drug tests were not given at random.
D
drug testing was necessary to protect all students.

Explanation

The school district argued that student drug use threatened the health and safety of students and that testing was needed to protect them. The Supreme Court upheld the district’s policy for student athletes, accepting the school’s special responsibility to address drug use. Thus, the best choice is “drug testing was necessary to protect all students.”

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