The Supreme Court Used What Grounds to Invalidate the Federal

question 3

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court used what grounds to invalidate the federal Defense of Marriage Act in U.S.v.Windsor in 2013?

• A)The First Amendment.
• B)The necessary and proper clause.
• C)The Fifth Amendment.
• D)Standing to sue.
• E)Equal protection.

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Definitions:

Strict Scrutiny

The most exacting standard of review used by the courts in determining the constitutionality of a statute; requires a compelling government interest and the least restrictive means of attaining that objective.

Fourth Amendment

A provision in the U.S. Constitution that protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

Procedural Due Process

The requirement that a government must use fair procedures before depriving a person of his or her life, liberty, or property.

Substantive Due Process

The requirement that laws depriving an individual of life, liberty, or property be fair and not arbitrary.