That a government action violates the Establishment Clause of the United States' constitution if it lacks a secular purpose, has its primary effect as promoting or inhibiting religion, or fosters an excessive entanglement of government with religion.

Used to assess whether a law violates the Establishment Clause. The "Establishment Clause" was intended to prevent any governmental endorsement or support of religion.

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In recent years, the court has granted writs of certiorari to about what percentage of petitioners?

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The court granted writs of certiorari to more than 10,000 petitioners in U.S.

The latin word "certiorari" means to make something more certain.

Writs of certiorari is a maxim in law which order the lower court to send its records on a case to the Supreme Court for review.

In recent years, for more than 5,910 petitions on Writ of Certiorari filed to the Supreme Court, there were only granted cert for only 165 cases, thus, making the practice have a success rate of only 2.8%.

In conclusion, the court granted writs of certiorari to more than 10,000 petitioners in U.S.