How Does the Strict Scrutiny Applied by the Supreme Court

question 20

Multiple Choice

How does the strict scrutiny applied by the Supreme Court differ from intermediate scrutiny?

• A) Intermediate scrutiny requires a compelling and necessary reason, while strict scrutiny requires proof of a substantial relation.
• B) Strict scrutiny is applied only to gender classifications, while intermediate scrutiny is applied to racial and sexual orientation classifications.
• C) Strict scrutiny is applied to a broader array of classifications than is intermediate scrutiny.
• D) Strict scrutiny makes it more difficult for the government to demonstrate that there is a proper basis for a law.
• E) Those who challenge a law will have an easier time getting it overturned if the Supreme Court applies intermediate scrutiny.

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Definitions:

EPS

Earnings Per Share, a key financial metric that divides a company's profit by the number of its outstanding shares of common stock.

Business Risk

Refers to the potential threats to a company's operations or profitability that arise from internal or external factors.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds with the aim to increase the returns on equity by financing projects with debt rather than equity.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, a measure of a company's profitability excluding interest and income tax expenses.