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A ___ __________ _______________ is any statutory classification that is NOT a suspect or quasi-suspect classification.
non suspect classification
If a statute targets a non-suspect classification such as: ____, ____________, _________ (San Antonio) then state must only overcome _______ BASIS scrutiny.
age, handicap, wealth, rational
A non suspect classification is any statutory classification that is NOT a suspect or quasi-suspect classification. If a statute targets a non-suspect classification such as: age, handicap, wealth (San Antonio) then state must only overcome _______ BASIS scrutiny.
rational
Rational basis scrutiny is the most differential form of scrutiny and requires the state to show: (1) that the government has a ________ interest, and (2) that the law is __________ related to that interest.
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The government is not obligated to _________ your position under either the Due Process or the Equal Protection clause.
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Study Notes
Non-Suspect Classification
- Non-suspect classification refers to statutory classifications that do not receive heightened scrutiny in legal assessments.
- Examples include classifications based on age, handicap, and wealth.
- When a law targets a non-suspect classification, it is evaluated under rational basis scrutiny.
Rational Basis Scrutiny
- Rational basis scrutiny is the least rigorous form of judicial review.
- The state must demonstrate a legitimate governmental interest when enacting a law that involves a non-suspect classification.
- The law in question must be rationally related to that legitimate interest, establishing a sufficient connection between the two.
Government Obligations
- The government is not required to equalize individual positions or outcomes under either the Due Process Clause or the Equal Protection Clause.
- This reflects a key distinction in the interpretation of governmental responsibilities in relation to equality and fairness in laws.
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Test your knowledge on non-suspect classifications under the Equal Protection Clause. This quiz covers the definitions and implications of statutory classifications that do not require strict scrutiny. Understand how the rational basis scrutiny applies to categories like age, handicap, and wealth.
