3. How does the case of Lemon v. Kurtzman impact the areas of public education and government-sponsored events in today's society? Give an example and defend your answer.
4. Do you believe government-sponsored vouchers that could be taken to ANY private school are a good public education policy? Why would many argue that this is a violation of the First Amendment? Why would others argue that not providing such vouchers is a violation of their First Amendment rights? Which of the two sides has the more valid argument (in your opinion)? Explain and defend your answer.
5. Why was the Engel v. Vitale case so controversial (especially in today's political environment)? Give an example and defend your answer.
6. A young student refuses to salute the American Flag or to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Under what case is he/she protected on religious grounds? Is this a matter of free exercise or religious establishment? Explain and defend your answer.
7. Do you agree or disagree with the court's decision in the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby case? How is this decision different from other First Amendment decisions that have been passed down by the courts since the 1950s? Defend your answer.