The Rational Basis Test for Evaluating State Laws

question 8

Multiple Choice

The rational basis test for evaluating state laws

• A)is used when a law targets a suspect class or fundamental right.
• B)is the strictest standard used by the Court.
• C)is the lowest standard used by the Court.
• D)usually results in laws being declared unconstitutional.

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Definitions:

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over time.

Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument measures what it is intended to measure, indicating the accuracy of the test.

Research Process

A systematic procedure that involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to answer a question or solve a problem.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.