When a State Action Is Found to Be Based on a Semi-Suspect

question 71

Multiple Choice

When a state action is found to be based on a semi-suspect (or quasi-suspect) classification,the courts will employ

• A) rational basis scrutiny.
• B) intermediate scrutiny.
• C) strict scrutiny.
• D) no particular form of scrutiny (none is required in this situation).

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Definitions:

Veto Power

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Mate Selection

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