Under the "Rational Basis Test

question 60

Multiple Choice

Under the "rational basis test,"

• A)government classification schemes are enacted only when a cost-benefit analysis proves that they will help more people than they will hurt.
• B)courts determine whether to uphold government policies based on a "rational" interpretation of the Constitution.
• C)courts use a points-based formula for calculating whether the plaintiff or the government bears the burden of proof.
• D)the burden of proof is on the plaintiff to show that there is no rational basis, whatsoever, for the government's rules.

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Definitions:

Myelination

The development of a myelin sheath around the nerves, which facilitates faster transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system.

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