Ronald W. Rosenberger, a University of Virginia student, asked the University for $5,800 from a student activities fund to help pay for the cost of Wide Awake: A Christian Perspective at the University
of Virginia. The University refused to provide funding for the publication solely because it promoted
religious beliefs. Rosenberger sued the University of Virginia.126 The Supreme Court ruled in favor of
Rosenberger
1. Use the information to answer parts A, B, and C.
A. Identify the constitutional clause that is common to both Rosenberger v. University of Virginia
(1995) and Engel v. Vitale (1962).
B. Based on the constitutional clause identified in part A, explain why the facts of Engel v. Vitale
and the facts in Rosenberger v. University of Virginia led to different rulings.
C. Describe an action that members of the public who disagree with the holding in Rosenberger v.
University of Virginia could take to limit its impact.