In 1962, the Supreme Court addressed the issue of officially-sponsored prayer or religious recitations in public schools. In Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962), the Court, by a vote of 6-1, determined it unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and require its recitation in public schools, even when the prayer is non-denominational and students may excuse themselves from participation. (The prayer required by the New York State Board of Regents prior to the Court's decision consisted of: "Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our country. Amen.") As the Court stated: COUNT 4
QSN1 When did the Supreme Court address the issue of officially sponsored prayer in public schools? ANS1 1962 QSN2 What was the case in 1962 where the Supreme Court addressed the issue of officially sponsored school prayer? ANS2 Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 QSN3 By what vote did the Supreme Court determine it unconstitutional for state official to compose an official school prayer? ANS3 6-1 QSN4 Even if a prayer is non-denominational it's still considered what? ANS4 unconstitutional