Daily News Article - March 12, 2010
1. How did the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (federal appeals court) rule in Michael Newdow's latest lawsuit?
2. On what grounds was Mr. Newdow attempting to remove "under God" and "In God We Trust" from the Pledge of Allegiance and U.S. currency?
3. On what basis did the 9th Circuit Court reject Mr. Newdow's challenge to "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance?
4. What were the outcomes of Mr. Newdow's previous lawsuits?
5. On what basis did the 9th Circuit Court reject Mr. Newdow's challenge to our national motto "Under God We Trust" being printed on our currency?
6. Ask a parent, and a grandparent, what they think about Mr. Newdow's attempts to remove mention of God from our pledge and our currency. Do you agree with their opinions? Explain your answer.