1. Define the following words used in the article:

• majority opinion(from para. 3)
• dissent (para. 13)
• precedent (para. 7)
• invocation (para. 7)
• establishment clause (para. 13)
• sectarian (para. 13)

2. Who brought the case before the court?

3. a) What is the population of the town of Greece, NY?
b) What did Justice Kennedy note in his opinion about the the relation between the invocations being delivered by Christian clergy and the religious makeup of the community?

4. a) Name the justices who joined the majority opinion.
b) What points did Justice Kennedy make in his opinion?

5. a) Name the justices who joined in the dissent.
b) What points did Justice Kagan make in her dissent?

6. What effect will the Supreme Court’s ruling have on lower court cases around the country?

7. Do you think the Supreme Court’s decision will benefit our communities, be bad for our communities, or have no effect? Explain your answer.