Engel Vs. Vitale

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What year was the Engel Vs. Vitale case decided by the Supreme Court?

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1962

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What state's Board of Regents was involved in this landmark case?

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New York

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What was the primary constitutional issue in Engel Vs. Vitale?

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Prayer in school

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Who was the Chief of Justice of the Supreme Court during this case?

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Earl Warren

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What was the vote count in the Supreme Court's decision?

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8-1

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Which Amendment to the Constitution was central to the Court's decision? 1st Amendment, 14th Amendment, 8th Amendment, 10th Amendment

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1st Amendment

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What was the prayer in question commonly known as?

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The Regent's Prayer

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Who wrote the majority opinion in this case?

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Hugo Black

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The ruling prohibited state sponsored prayers in public schools.

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True