D017: School Law WGU Test Questions
and Correct Answers
Lemon v Kurtzman - Answer: 1st Amendment (religion) Three tests are described for deciding
whether the government is improperly involved with religion.To withstand scrutiny under the Lemon
test, government action must (1) have a secular (nonreligious) purpose, (2) have a primary effect
that neither advances nor impedes religion (3) avoid excessive government entanglement with
religion.
Wallace v Jaffree - Answer: 1st Amendment (religion) The Court indicated that laws calling for silent
meditation or prayer in public schools without a legislative intent to impose prayer might withstand
scrutiny under the Establishment Clause. Therefore, the constitutionality of laws authorizing a
moment of silence for prayer or meditation in public schools.
Good News Club v. Milford - Answer: 1st Amendment (religion) Court ruled that the school could
not deny the Good News Club (christian organization for children) use of the building after school
based on the religious nature of the club.
Lee v. Weisman (1992) - Answer: 1st Amendment (religion) Prayer at graduation: schools may not
sponsor clerics to conduct even non-denominational prayer.
Santa Fe Ind. SD v. Doe - Answer: 1st Amendment (religion) It ruled that a policy permitting student-
led, student-initiated prayer at high school football games violates the Establishment Clause of the
First Amendment.
Tinker v Des Moines - Answer: 1st Amendment (Student Expression) Students can express
ideological views at school unless the expression threatens a substantial disruption of the
educational process or interferes with the rights of others.
Bethel Sch Dist. v Fraser - Answer: 1st Amendment (Student Expression) School authorities can
censor lewd, vulgar, or indecent student expression and can decide what falls in the prohibited
categories.
Hazelwood Sch Dist. v. Kuhlmeier - Answer: 1st Amendment (Student Expression) School authorities
can censor student expression in school-related activities for pedagogical reasons. Court
acknowledged school authorities' broad discretion to ensure that such expression occurring in school
and Correct Answers
Lemon v Kurtzman - Answer: 1st Amendment (religion) Three tests are described for deciding
whether the government is improperly involved with religion.To withstand scrutiny under the Lemon
test, government action must (1) have a secular (nonreligious) purpose, (2) have a primary effect
that neither advances nor impedes religion (3) avoid excessive government entanglement with
religion.
Wallace v Jaffree - Answer: 1st Amendment (religion) The Court indicated that laws calling for silent
meditation or prayer in public schools without a legislative intent to impose prayer might withstand
scrutiny under the Establishment Clause. Therefore, the constitutionality of laws authorizing a
moment of silence for prayer or meditation in public schools.
Good News Club v. Milford - Answer: 1st Amendment (religion) Court ruled that the school could
not deny the Good News Club (christian organization for children) use of the building after school
based on the religious nature of the club.
Lee v. Weisman (1992) - Answer: 1st Amendment (religion) Prayer at graduation: schools may not
sponsor clerics to conduct even non-denominational prayer.
Santa Fe Ind. SD v. Doe - Answer: 1st Amendment (religion) It ruled that a policy permitting student-
led, student-initiated prayer at high school football games violates the Establishment Clause of the
First Amendment.
Tinker v Des Moines - Answer: 1st Amendment (Student Expression) Students can express
ideological views at school unless the expression threatens a substantial disruption of the
educational process or interferes with the rights of others.
Bethel Sch Dist. v Fraser - Answer: 1st Amendment (Student Expression) School authorities can
censor lewd, vulgar, or indecent student expression and can decide what falls in the prohibited
categories.
Hazelwood Sch Dist. v. Kuhlmeier - Answer: 1st Amendment (Student Expression) School authorities
can censor student expression in school-related activities for pedagogical reasons. Court
acknowledged school authorities' broad discretion to ensure that such expression occurring in school
