A public school introduces a daily moment of silence, stating that it is intended both to promote a calm...

A public school introduces a daily moment of silence, stating that it is intended both to promote a calm learning environment and to give students an opportunity to pray. Under the Lemon test, which issue would be most relevant to evaluating the policy?
- Whether students are required to attend public school.
- Whether the policy has a genuine secular purpose and whether its effects or implementation improperly involve the government in religion.
- Whether students who choose not to pray are allowed to leave the classroom.
- Whether the state legislature has the authority to establish school schedules.
Which statement best captures the transcript’s assessment of the Lemon test as a method of constitutional interpretation?
- It creates an absolute rule that prohibits all religious expression in public spaces.
- It eliminates the need for future Supreme Court cases involving religion.
- It provides a framework for evaluating government involvement with religion but leaves room for disagreement about how the test applies.
- It requires courts to prioritize religious traditions over government interests in education.