What is the primary subject matter of the debate surrounding public school curriculum and the separation of church and state? Identify the subject matter and the name and outcome of the case that speaks to this issue.
What will be an ideal response?
Students should identify the primary subject of the public school curriculum debate as intelligent design versus the teaching of evolution only. The case that litigated this issue is Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District, in which the court ruled that the curriculum including the teaching of creationism was a clear attempt to establish religion in public education.
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A) Internet B) periodical C) radio D) television E) word of mouth
___ Unions have more lobbyists registered with state governments than do businesses
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The fundamental rights of American citizens are found in the
a. Mayflower Compact. b. Bill of Rights. c. Declaration of Independence. d. Articles of Confederation. e. Ten Commandments.
The two most important function of Congress are representation and lawmaking
a. true b. false