The _____________________ was best described in 1962 when the Court ruled that a brief nondenominational prayer led by a teacher in a public school was unconstitutional in Engel v. Vitale
a. government accommodation position
b. high wall of separation doctrine
c. clear and present danger rule
d. double standard rule
e. double jeopardy rule
b
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A) changing laws to favor immigrants with advanced education or valuable work skills. B) completely eliminating immigration restrictions. C) returning the federal tax revenue raised from immigrants to the states that have to provide social services to these populations, so the costs and benefits of immigration are distributed fairly. D) both A and C. E) none of the above.
Lawrence F. Keller contends that while municipal charters are often overlooked, they are important because
a. "They are always efficient and able to deliver all services people need." b. "They are made of people you know and, as a result, are always responsive to the demands of the citizens." c. "They are responsible for funding schools, which are always the most important service in any community." d. "They are of major significance for the quality of public life for most Americans."
By signing the Declaration of Independence, the signers knew their actions would be viewed as
a. a sign of loyalty to the king. b. an act of war. c. a minor offense. d. lawful. e. treason.
As mentioned in Philosophy Talk: Free Speech, the First Amendment protections imply a distrust of government to be a neutral arbiter of free speech and press.
a. true b. false