Civil Liberties -- The First Amendment Rights
Oyez -- Listen to oral arguments
Freedom of Religion Module
The Supreme Court has developed three major tests to determine whether or not a law is violating the Establishment Clause. To prepare for Monday (11/29), you should print, read and annotate the following. All items are required reading unless noted otherwise.
The Lemon Test (graphic organizer)
The Coercion & Endorsement Tests (graphic organizer)
Lecture Notes -- The Three Tests
Justice Scalia explains why he disagrees with many SCOTUS rulings related to religion.
Justice Scalia Speaks about the Establishment Clause in an Interview with Hamodia (9/18/09)
Supplemental materials
Religion in School (group activity)
Prayer in Schools (from the Department of Education, 2003)
Freedom of Expression Module
Resources to enhance your understanding of freedom of expression:
Freedom of Speech & Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment (CRS) -- Awesome!
Freedom of Expression -- Illustrated
Supreme Court Cases
The Video Game Case -- Brown vs. Entertainment Merchants
Websites for Freedom of Expression & Religion
American Civil Liberties Union (countered by the ACLJ -- below link)
American Center for Law & Justice (counters the ACLU -- above link)
