How did the Supreme Court's ruling in Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971) clarify the meaning of the First Amendment? (1-2 sentences)(2 points) (answer in simple words)

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The Supreme Court's ruling in Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971) clarified that the government cannot get too involved with religion, which is part of the First Amendment. It established a three-part test to decide if a law respects the separation of church and state, ensuring that government actions do not promote or inhibit religious activities.