Author Question: In Abington School District v.Schempp, the Court ruled that state-mandated Bible readings were ... (Read 94 times)

mspears3 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

In Abington School District v.Schempp, the Court ruled that state-mandated Bible readings were constitutional under the free exercise clause.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

How do we know that the U.S. Constitution establishes a federal system? Cite specific clauses or articles.

What will be an ideal response?

bobsmith · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Explain that the word federalism does not appear anywhere in the Constitution.
2, Explain that federalism is embodied in the Constitution through its enumeration of powers for the federal government, the supremacy clause, the privileges and immunities clause, and the description of the role of the states in electing the members of the federal government.