Which of the Following Statements Is True About How Courts

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about how courts address equal protection cases?

• A) If a law treats different groups differently, the court determines whether the difference in treatment is justified using one of three different levels of scrutiny.
• B) If a law treats different groups differently, it will be acceptable so long as there is adequate notice to the persons affected.
• C) Laws that affect persons differently based on race, gender, or age will be invalidated, while laws that affect persons differently based on other factors will be deemed acceptable.
• D) If a law treats a particular group more favorably than others, it will be acceptable, but if a law treats a particular group less favorably than others, it will be invalidated.

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Definitions:

ICD-9 Code

A system used in healthcare to classify and code diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures, replaced by the ICD-10.

Annual Physical Exam

A yearly health check-up with a healthcare provider intended to prevent health problems and maintain wellness.

Established Patient

A patient who has been seen by a healthcare provider in the same practice within a specific period, typically within the past three years.

ICD-10-CM

The tenth revision of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification, used for coding and classifying morbidity data for diagnostic and insurance purposes.