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Supreme Court and Equal Protection Law

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Which of the following is not a suspect class under the Equal Protection Clause?

  1. Race

  2. Gender

  3. Wealth

  4. Religion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wealth is not a suspect class under the Equal Protection Clause. Race, gender, and religion are all suspect classes, which means that laws that discriminate against these groups are subject to strict scrutiny.

What is the standard of review for laws that discriminate against suspect classes?

  1. Strict scrutiny

  2. Intermediate scrutiny

  3. Rational basis review

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laws that discriminate against suspect classes are subject to strict scrutiny, which is the highest level of judicial review. This means that the government must have a compelling interest in the law and that the law must be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.

What is the standard of review for laws that discriminate against quasi-suspect classes?

  1. Strict scrutiny

  2. Intermediate scrutiny

  3. Rational basis review

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Laws that discriminate against quasi-suspect classes are subject to intermediate scrutiny, which is a less stringent standard of review than strict scrutiny. This means that the government must have an important interest in the law and that the law must be substantially related to that interest.

What is the standard of review for laws that do not discriminate against suspect or quasi-suspect classes?

  1. Strict scrutiny

  2. Intermediate scrutiny

  3. Rational basis review

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Laws that do not discriminate against suspect or quasi-suspect classes are subject to rational basis review, which is the lowest level of judicial review. This means that the government must have a rational basis for the law, but it does not need to show that the law is necessary or narrowly tailored.

Which of the following cases established the principle of strict scrutiny for laws that discriminate against suspect classes?

  1. Brown v. Board of Education

  2. Loving v. Virginia

  3. Obergefell v. Hodges

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above cases established the principle of strict scrutiny for laws that discriminate against suspect classes.

Which of the following cases established the principle of intermediate scrutiny for laws that discriminate against quasi-suspect classes?

  1. United States v. Carolene Products Co.

  2. Reed v. Reed

  3. Craig v. Boren

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above cases established the principle of intermediate scrutiny for laws that discriminate against quasi-suspect classes.

Which of the following cases established the principle of rational basis review for laws that do not discriminate against suspect or quasi-suspect classes?

  1. Williamson v. Lee Optical Co.

  2. Dandridge v. Williams

  3. FCC v. Beach Communications, Inc.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above cases established the principle of rational basis review for laws that do not discriminate against suspect or quasi-suspect classes.

What is the compelling interest test?

  1. A test that is used to determine whether a law is constitutional

  2. A test that is used to determine whether a law is necessary

  3. A test that is used to determine whether a law is narrowly tailored

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The compelling interest test is a test that is used to determine whether a law is constitutional. It is used to determine whether the government has a compelling interest in the law and whether the law is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.

What is the intermediate scrutiny test?

  1. A test that is used to determine whether a law is constitutional

  2. A test that is used to determine whether a law is necessary

  3. A test that is used to determine whether a law is narrowly tailored

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The intermediate scrutiny test is a test that is used to determine whether a law is constitutional. It is used to determine whether the government has an important interest in the law and whether the law is substantially related to that interest.

What is the rational basis test?

  1. A test that is used to determine whether a law is constitutional

  2. A test that is used to determine whether a law is necessary

  3. A test that is used to determine whether a law is narrowly tailored

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rational basis test is a test that is used to determine whether a law is constitutional. It is used to determine whether the government has a rational basis for the law.

Which of the following is an example of a law that was upheld under strict scrutiny?

  1. A law that prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race

  2. A law that prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of religion

  3. A law that prohibits discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above laws have been upheld under strict scrutiny.

Which of the following is an example of a law that was upheld under intermediate scrutiny?

  1. A law that gives a preference to women in hiring for certain jobs

  2. A law that gives a preference to veterans in hiring for certain jobs

  3. A law that gives a preference to minorities in hiring for certain jobs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above laws have been upheld under intermediate scrutiny.

Which of the following is an example of a law that was upheld under rational basis review?

  1. A law that prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors

  2. A law that requires children to attend school

  3. A law that prohibits smoking in public places

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above laws have been upheld under rational basis review.

What is the Equal Protection Clause?

  1. A clause in the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that prohibits states from denying any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws

  2. A clause in the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution that prohibits the federal government from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

  3. A clause in the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution that guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Equal Protection Clause is a clause in the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that prohibits states from denying any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

What is the purpose of the Equal Protection Clause?

  1. To prevent discrimination against certain groups of people

  2. To ensure that all people are treated equally under the law

  3. To protect the rights of minorities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the Equal Protection Clause is to prevent discrimination against certain groups of people, to ensure that all people are treated equally under the law, and to protect the rights of minorities.

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