The Issue of Prayers at School Graduations and Ball Games

question 40

Multiple Choice

The issue of prayers at school graduations and ball games has also been addressed by the Supreme Court as recently as 2000 in Santa Fe v. Doe. What is the stance of the Court in regard to prayers at such events?

• A) Prayers at school football games and graduation ceremonies do not violate the Constitution's protections.
• B) The prayers are allowed because these events are attended by more adults than minors.
• C) The Court failed to rule on the specific issue of prayer but discouraged it because of the public nature of the event.
• D) The prayer was ruled unconstitutional because some were required to attend and it appeared to be an endorsement of religion.
• E) The prayers are unconstitutional because not all religions have equal time allotted to offer their prayers.

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