The Teaching of Evolution in Public Schools

question 63

Multiple Choice

The teaching of evolution in public schools

• A) violates the establishment clause of the Constitution.
• B) may be taught side by side with creationist theory.
• C) violates the free exercise clause of the Constitution.
• D) was addressed in Epperson v. Arkansas and various court cases since 1968.
• E) All the above are true.

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Definitions:

Degree Of Precise Control

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Brainstem

The lower extension of the brain, connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord, responsible for regulating basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and consciousness.

Human Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for processing sensory data, regulating bodily functions, and enabling thought, emotion, and behavior.

Fish

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