1. Summarize the salient points of the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow.

2. Discuss the levels of the court through which the case evolved before it reached the Supreme Court.

3. Explain the decision of the Supreme Court in this case in brief.

4. Explain the fundamental impact that the court decision in question has had on American society in general and on ethics in American society in particular. Provide a rationale for the response.

5. Discuss whether you believe that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is a religious issue or a sign of respect for the United States.

6. Discuss whether or not you think public schools should be allowed to recite the pledge.

7. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources.