How Do the Rational Basis Standard and "Intermediate Scrutiny" Differ

question 25

Multiple Choice

How do the rational basis standard and "intermediate scrutiny" differ?

• A)The rational basis standard requires an important governmental objective for classification; intermediate scrutiny requires the classification to be necessary.
• B)The rational basis standard applies only to racial classifications; intermediate scrutiny applies to gender and sexual orientation classifications.
• C)Intermediate scrutiny is applied to a broader array of classifications than the rational basis standard.
• D)It is easier for the government to demonstrate a rational basis for a law than to meet the requirements of intermediate scrutiny.
• E)Those who dislike a law will have an easier time getting it overturned if the Supreme Court applies intermediate scrutiny instead of the rational basis standard.

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Definitions:

Embalm

The process of preserving a body after death using chemicals to delay decomposition, often performed as part of funeral preparations.

Puritans

A group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to purify the Church of England from its "Catholic" practices, advocating for simpler forms of worship and governance.

Death-related Behavior

Actions or conduct associated with death, including mourning practices, funeral rituals, and bereavement customs.

Embalming

A process involving the preservation, sanitization, and cosmetic preparation of a deceased body to delay decomposition.