CON Law Exam On Religion, Establishment Clause, And Free Exercise

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1.

What is significant about Boerne v. Flores?
- A.
  
  Declared the display of nativity scenes to be unconstitutional
- B.
  
  Declared that congress exceeded its 14th amend. enforcement powers by enacting RFRA and, in effect, telling supreme court how to interpret it
- C.
  
  Declared that reimbursement of parents who send kids to parochial schools is okay
- D.
  
  Declared use of illegal drugs, even for religious purposes, is not allowed
2.

In what case did Justice O'Connor establish her "Perceived Endorsement Test"?
3.

What case deals with compulsory flag saluting and freedom of speech?
- A.
  
  Engle V. Vitale
- B.
  
  Lee V. Weisman
- C.
  
  Davis V. Beason
- D.
  
  W. Virginia V. Barnette
4.

What did the Edwards V. Aguillard case decide?
- A.
  
  That the Balanced Treatment for Creation-Science and Evolution-science act violated Establishment Clause
- B.
  
  That the supplementation of salaries for teachers of secular subjects in religious schools violates separation of church and state
- C.
  
  That the requirement for the Amish to send kids to high school would "gravely endanger" the free exercise of their faith
5.

Which case dealt with a 7th day Adventist's refusal to work on saturdays and her subsequent denial of unemployment compensation?
6.

Which case dealt with state officials composing a non-denominational, voluntary prayer to be said in school?
7.

What three requirements must a law meet in order to pass the lemon test?
8.

Which case does Allegeheny City V. Greater Pitts ACLU hold significance for?
9.

What are the two issues in the Good News Club V. Milford Central School case?
10.

Why was Zelman V. Simmons-Harris significant?
- A.
  
  It developed a three pronged test to determine whether or not a law violates the establishment clause
- B.
  
  It established a 5 part test outlining the requirements of voucher programs
- C.
  
  It offered a simpler test dealing strictly with government's endorsement or perceived endorsement of a particular religion