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A Citizen's Responsibilities — Unit test

Question 10 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

According to the precedent, Santa Fe School District v. Doe, a teacher who allows a student to lead a prayer at a high school baseball game would most likely be ruled

Answer
A
unconstitutional, because the game is affiliated with the school.
B
unconstitutional, because a church didn’t authorize the prayer.
C
constitutional, because students have the right to practice religion.
D
constitutional, because people pay taxes and fund the public schools.

Explanation

In Santa Fe School District v. Doe, the Supreme Court ruled that school-sponsored prayer at public high school football games violates the Establishment Clause. A teacher leading or allowing a prayer at a school-affiliated baseball game would likewise make the prayer appear school-sponsored, so it would most likely be unconstitutional. The fact that students may practice religion does not permit school officials to promote prayer at school events.

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