The First Amendment right to freedom of religion was central in deciding the outcome to which of the following trials?

A.
Engel v. Vitale
B.
Gideon v. Wainright
C.
Marbury v. Madison
D.
the trial of Peter Zenger

1 answer

The First Amendment right to freedom of religion was central in deciding the outcome of A. Engel v. Vitale. This 1962 Supreme Court case addressed the constitutionality of a short, voluntary prayer for recitation at the start of each school day, which was deemed a violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.