In Engel v. Vitale (1962), the Warren Court ruled that which activity in public schools violated the Establishment Clause?
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Correct answer: A state-sponsored nondenominational prayer
The Court found that even if a prayer is voluntary and not tied to a specific religion, its promotion by school officials constitutes an unconstitutional establishment of religion. This reinforced the 'wall of separation' between church and state.
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