At a Minimum, a Criminal Law That Touches on Constitutionally

question 35

Essay

At a minimum, a criminal law that touches on constitutionally protected interests must be "rationally related to furthering a ______________ government interest."

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Definitions:

Benefits

Forms of compensation provided to employees in addition to their base salary, which may include health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off, among others.

Free-Rider Problem

A scenario wherein some individuals benefit from resources or services without contributing to the cost or effort involved in providing them, leading to potential under-provision of those goods.

Interest Groups

Organizations formed by individuals united by a common political, economic, or social goal that try to influence public policy and government actions.

Lobbyists

Individuals or groups who seek to influence political decisions and policies, often representing specific interests or industries.