What was the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette? A. It was lawful to expel a student for speaking against the war. B. Students could refuse to salute the flag for religious reasons. C. Jehovah's Witnesses were allowed to pray at school. D. During times of war, schools could require students to salute the flag. E. The salute to the American flag violated the separation of Church and state.

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Jasmine Ware

2 October, 14:58

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette? A. It was lawful to expel a student for speaking against the war. B. Students could refuse to salute the flag for religious reasons. C. Jehovah's Witnesses were allowed to pray at school. D. During times of war, schools could require students to salute the flag. E. The salute to the American flag violated the separation of Church and state.

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Mary Greer · Answer 1

B. Students could refuse to salute the flag for religious reasons.

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West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette states that making public school children salute the flag is unconstitutional. It also states that the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment protects students from being required to salute the flag or recite the Pledge of Allegiance if it goes against their religious beliefs.