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Peer reviewedUrofsky, Melvin I. – OAH Magazine of History, 1995
Contends that, although religious freedom is a key feature of U.S. democracy, it has had a relatively short and modern history. Discusses the issues, court opinions, and historical significance of the 1940 "Minersville School District v. Gobitis" U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Jehovah's Witnesses and the Pledge of Allegiance to…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Court Judges
Peer reviewedVessels, Gordon – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Presents a lesson plan that teaches students to identify and examine the First Amendment as it applies to school-related issues. Procedures include researching a specific case and role playing its participants, followed by a discussion and written analysis. Includes three recent Supreme Court cases. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Constitutional Law
