What is the purpose of separation of church and state?
To prevent government from establishing or favoring a religion, based on the Establishment Clause.
What was the significance of *Wisconsin v. Yoder*?
Amish students don't have to attend school after 8th grade due to religious beliefs; Free Exercise Clause.
What was the significance of *Reynolds v. United States*?
Government can regulate religious practices, but not beliefs.
What was the significance of *Tinker v. Des Moines*?
Students have free speech rights at school if it doesn't disrupt learning.
What was the significance of *New York Times Co. v. United States*?
Protects the press from censorship; government couldn't block Pentagon Papers publication.
What was the significance of *Engel v. Vitale*?
School-sponsored prayer violates the Establishment Clause.
Define First Amendment.
Protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the Free Exercise Clause?
Guarantees the right to practice religion without government interference.
What is the Establishment Clause?
Prohibits the government from establishing or favoring a religion.
Define the Lemon Test.
Used to determine if a law violates the Establishment Clause.
