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What Are the Strict Scrutiny Standard and the Rational Basis

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What are the strict scrutiny standard and the rational basis standard? What sort of classification system would cause the Supreme Court to apply each standard to determine if a discriminatory law is constitutionally permissible? Under what circumstances would it apply a quasi-suspect or heightened standard? Give an example of a law that would be subject to each standard of review.Do you agree with this three-tiered approach? Why or why not?


Definitions:

Inferred

Deduced or concluded information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Conclusion

The end or finish of an event, process, or text, typically the part where final judgments or statements are made.

Direct Observation

The method of gathering data through immediate, firsthand observation of people or phenomena.

Knowledge

Acquainted with or understanding of facts, information, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education.

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