Question

Explain the three (3) part test developed by the Supreme Court in the 1971 case of Lemon v. Kurtzman

Answer 1

Part three test or lemon test was developed by the Supreme Court. Government should not make any rule or legislations that are against the Establishment clause of first amendment. Establishment clause of first amendment ensures that no law violates the secular structure of constitution. Government should not favor any religion. Following are points of test:

• Intent of law should be secular.
• It should not inhibit or advance any religion.
• It should not lead to excessive entanglement of government in religious matter.