In this case, the Court banned the use of a prayer written by the New York State Board of Regents. It read, Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our country. Later decisions overturned laws requiring the saying of the Lords Prayer and the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE

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In this case, the Court banned the use of a prayer written by the New York State Board of Regents. It read, Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our country. Later decisions overturned laws requiring the saying of the Lord’s Prayer and the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

A	Engle v. Vitale
B	Wallace v. Jaffree
C	Barron v. Baltimore
D	Aquilar v. Felton

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -In Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962), the Supreme Court ruled that school-sponsored prayer in public schools violated the establishment clause of the First Amendment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vitale. School-sponsored prayer in public schools is unconstitutional.

Detailed explanation-3: -6–1 decision for Engel In an opinion authored by Hugo L. Black, the Court held that respondent’s decision to use its school system to facilitate recitation of the official prayer violated the Establishment Clause. Specifically, the policy breached the constitutional wall of separation between church and state.

Detailed explanation-4: -Facts and case summary for Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962) School-sponsored prayer in public schools is unconstitutional.

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SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE