The Magic of IRAC

Issue. The Issue is the key question. Given thefacts, what are the parties really fighting about?

Rule. The Rule is a statement of the law thatwill let you figure out the answer to the Issue.

Analysis. The Analysis is the heart of IRAC.It’s you answering the Issue by applying the Rule to the facts.

Conclusion. The Conclusion is your answer tothe Issue, based on your Analysis.

QUESTION-

Betty has become a follower of Wicca (a New Age religion) andhas been arrested under a city ordinance for performing ritualsacrifice of animals during a Wicca ceremony. Betty challenges theconstitutionality of this ordinance under the 1st Amendment.

Issue: What standard of review?

Rule:

Analysis:

Conclusion: