To Date, Only Race and Religion Are Consistently Suspect Classifications

question 22

Essay

To date, only race and religion are consistently suspect classifications. Which, if any, other characteristic(s) do you feel should be added by the court to this category? Explain you choice(s). In your answer, make sure to define a suspect classification.

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Definitions:

Kinesthesis

refers to the sense that detects body position, movement, and balance, primarily through receptors in the muscles and joints.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system for detecting and identifying scents in the environment.

Top-Down Processing

is an approach to understanding by starting with the larger concept or idea and working down to the details.

Bottom-Up Processing

A cognitive process where sensory analysis starts with the input from the environment and works up to the formation of perception and cognition.