1.   And many Democrats believe that vouchers violate the doctrine of separation of church and state.

2.   A state court judge in March ruled tax-supported vouchers violate the Florida Constitution by draining money from public schools.

3.   The critical issue is whether vouchers financed by taxpayers violate the separation of church and state when they are used for religious schools.

4.   They also said vouchers violate an amendment to the State Constitution that prohibits direct or indirect public financing of schools controlled by any religious denomination.