Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Strict

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the strict scrutiny standard?

• A) Under the strict scrutiny standard, a law or action must be necessary to promote a compelling self-interest and must be narrowly tailored to meet that interest.
• B) Since the Supreme Court had difficulty deciding how to judge cases in which men and women were treated differently, the strict scrutiny standard was established.
• C) It is a test for determining whether the equal protection clause has been violated.
• D) A law based on a suspect classification, such as race, is not subject to strict scrutiny by the courts.
• E) Under the strict scrutiny standard, a law or action allowing reservations in educational institutes must not lead to reverse discrimination.

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Definitions:

Bright Light

Refers to intense light levels, often used in light therapy to treat seasonal affective disorder and regulate circadian rhythms.

Cones

The receptor cells in the retina that allow for color perception.

Light Sensitive

Having a sensitivity to light levels, often referring to materials or mechanisms that react or change in the presence of light.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest due to a high concentration of cones.