Florida Civics Literacy (FCLE) Practice Exam

Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way religious practice was approached in public schools?

1. Engel v. Vitale

2. Tinker v. Des Moines

3. Marbury v. Madison

4. McCulloh v. Maryland

The correct answer is: Engel v. Vitale

Engel v. Vitale was a groundbreaking case as it outlawed the practice of mandatory school prayer in public schools, citing it as a violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. This decision significantly impacted the way religious practices were approached in public schools, as it reinforced the separation of church and state and protected the rights of students to not participate in religious activities. Option B, Tinker v. Des Moines, dealt with students' free speech rights and wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War. While this was an important case for students' rights, it did not specifically impact religious practices in schools. Option C, Marbury v. Madison, established the principle of judicial review and the Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional. This case had no direct impact on religious practices in public schools. Option D, McCulloh v. Maryland, was a case involving state