The first amendment right to freedom of religion was central in deciding the outcome to which of the following trials?
a. engel v. vitale
b. gideon v. wainright
c. marbury v. madison
d. the trial of peter zenger

The correct answer is Engel v. Vitale.

This case ruled that it was not constitutional for state officials to organize religous prayer at schools. Students are allowed to remain silent or leave the classroom if such a prayer is recited. The case was led by Stephen Engel, a follower of Judaism.