Question
Applying the Lemon Test, which of the following is the only acceptable form of federal aid?
tuition payments or rebates for elementary or secondary schools
supplementing teacher salaries
nondenominational textbooks
money for equipment or supplies
tuition payments or rebates for elementary or secondary schools
supplementing teacher salaries
nondenominational textbooks
money for equipment or supplies
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The Lemon Test, derived from the Supreme Court case Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971), is used to determine whether a law or government action violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. According to the Lemon Test, a law must meet three criteria:
1. It must have a secular legislative purpose.
2. Its primary effect must neither advance nor inhibit religion.
3. It must not foster an excessive government entanglement with religion.
Among the options provided, "nondenominational textbooks" is the only acceptable form of federal aid under the Lemon Test. This is because providing nondenominational textbooks serves a secular purpose (education), does not advance or inhibit religion as the textbooks are not tied to any specific religious doctrine, and does not foster excessive entanglement with religion.
The other options might raise issues under the Lemon Test in terms of their potential to advance religious interests or create entanglement with religious institutions.
1. It must have a secular legislative purpose.
2. Its primary effect must neither advance nor inhibit religion.
3. It must not foster an excessive government entanglement with religion.
Among the options provided, "nondenominational textbooks" is the only acceptable form of federal aid under the Lemon Test. This is because providing nondenominational textbooks serves a secular purpose (education), does not advance or inhibit religion as the textbooks are not tied to any specific religious doctrine, and does not foster excessive entanglement with religion.
The other options might raise issues under the Lemon Test in terms of their potential to advance religious interests or create entanglement with religious institutions.