The issue of prayers at school graduations and ball games has also been addressed by the Supreme Court as recently as 2000 in Santa Fe v. Doe. What is the stance of the Court in regard to prayers at such events?

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The Court ruled in Santa Fe v. Doe that mandatory prayers at school events, such as football games and graduation ceremonies, are unconstitutional. This is because it gives the appearance of the school endorsing a particular religion, which violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The fact that attendance may be mandatory for some individuals also contributes to this impression. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

The Issue of Prayers at School Graduations and Ball Games