Lemon and Sherbert Tests Quiz

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What is the first criterion of the Lemon Test?

Have non-religious legislative purpose

What does the second criterion of the Lemon Test state?

Does not have the primary effect of advancing or inhibiting religion

What is the third requirement of the Lemon Test?

End result does not include excessive government entanglement in religion

What does the Sherbert Test assess regarding an individual's claim?

<p>Does the person have a claim with sincere belief? Does government action burden the person's ability to act on that belief?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements of the government's actions in the Sherbert Test?

<p>The government's actions further a compelling state interest, and the government has taken action that is least restrictive or burdensome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Lemon Test

Establishes criteria for evaluating potential violations of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
First Criterion: Legislative purpose must be non-religious; the law should serve a secular purpose.
Second Criterion: The law must not primarily advance or inhibit religion, maintaining neutrality towards different faiths.
Third Criterion: The law’s outcome must avoid excessive government entanglement with religion, ensuring a clear separation.

Sherbert Test

Used to determine if government actions infringe upon a person's free exercise of religion.
First Inquiry: Evaluates whether the individual holds a sincere belief and if the government action significantly burdens the exercise of that belief.
Second Inquiry: Assesses if the government's action serves a compelling state interest and whether it is the least restrictive means of achieving that interest, minimizing burden on religious practices.