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establishment of religion

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United States Supreme Court

what are the purpose and the primary effect of the enactment? If either is the advancement or inhibition of religion then the enactment exceeds the scope of legislative power as circumscribed by the Constitution.

Defined by the Supreme Court in - Epperson v. Arkansas, 393 U.S. 97 (1968).