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The test derives its name from the 1971 decision Lemon v Kurtzman. Three ideas from this are that the government should only concern itself in civil matters, leaving religion to the conscience of the individual. The second is whether the state action advances or restricts religion. The third is whether the action excessively entangles religion and government.

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