How Do the Rational Basis and the Quasi-Suspect or Heightened

question 13

Multiple Choice

How do the rational basis and the quasi-suspect or heightened scrutiny standards of review differ?

• A)The rational basis standard requires an important governmental objective for classification;the quasi-suspect standard requires a compelling governmental interest.
• B)The rational basis standard applies only to racial classifications;the quasi-suspect standard applies to age and sexual orientation classifications.
• C)The quasi-suspect standard of review is applied to a broader array of classifications than the rational basis standard.
• D)It is easier for the government to demonstrate that there is a rational basis for a law than to meet the requirements of the quasi-suspect standard.

Apply principles of cost-benefit analysis to real-world business scenarios.

Recognize the significance of investors' expected returns in business planning.

Differentiate between economic and normal profits in a business context.

Understand how race influences wealth distribution in the United States.

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Definitions:

Scatterplot

A type of plot or mathematical diagram using Cartesian coordinates to display values for two variables for a set of data, showing the relationship between them.

Side-By-Side Bar Chart

A graphical representation that displays the comparison of multiple variables or groups side by side using bars, facilitating easy comparison.

Pie Chart

A graphical representation of data in the form of a circle divided into sectors, where each sector's angle and area proportionally represent a category's contribution to the total.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables on a scatterplot.