If a State Passed a Law Prohibiting the Use of Contraceptives

question 36

Multiple Choice

If a state passed a law prohibiting the use of contraceptives, would a court likely find this law to be unconstitutional?

• A) Yes, unless the law can pass the rational-basis test.
• B) No, as long as the law treats citizens from other states the same as citizens in that state.
• C) No, as long as the law does not discriminate against women.
• D) Yes, because it is an unreasonable seizure of property.
• E) Yes, because it violates individuals' right to privacy.

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