In the Supreme Court Case Engel v. Vitale of 1962, Lawrence Roth, an avowed atheist, objected that the Long Island, New York School System was forcing his two children to recite a 22 word prayer at the beginning of the day. Which amendment did the Supreme Court likely reference in this case?
a. Amendment 1: Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression
b. Amendment 6: Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses
c. Amendment 10: Powers of the States and People
d. Amendment 14: Citizenship Rights

Question

In the Supreme Court Case Engel v. Vitale of 1962, Lawrence Roth, an avowed atheist, objected that the Long Island, New York School System was forcing his two children to recite a 22 word prayer at the beginning of the day. Which amendment did the Supreme Court likely reference in this case?
a. Amendment 1: Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression
b. Amendment 6: Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses
c. Amendment 10: Powers of the States and People
d. Amendment 14: Citizenship Rights

deadshot · Answer

I believe it is A, but due to the separation of church and state, it might be C.