Government and Religion- Engel v. Vitale and Abington v. Schempp
Judge Arlin Adams discussed the impact of Engel v. Vitale and Abington v. Schempp on religion in schools.
Description
Judge Arlin Adams discussed the impact of Engel v. Vitale and Abington v. Schempp on religion in public schools. The Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment and the public's reaction was discussed.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What was controversial about the school prayer in Engel v. Vitale?
- What reasoning did the Supreme Court give in striking down the prayer in Engel v. Vitale?
- In Engel v. Vitale, what did reasoning did Justice Stewart, the lone dissenter, give?
- What specific issue did Abington v. Schempp address?
- How did the Supreme Court rule in Abington v. Schempp?
- What was the public's reaction to the Abington v. Schempp ruling?
Additional Resources
- Bell Ringer: Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
- Constitution Clips: "Establishment of religion"
- SCOTUS Comparison Question: Engel v Vitale SCQ - Google Docs
Respond to the writing prompt, presented in the style of the SCOTUS Comparison Question component of the redesigned AP Government and Politics exam.
Participants
Vocabulary
- 1st Amendment
- Abington V. Schempp
- Engel V. Vitale
- Establishment Clause
- Freedom Of Religion
- Supreme Court