Equal Protection Clause Quiz

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What was the outcome in Yick Wo v. Hopkins?

The conviction was upheld due to lack of evidence of discrimination.
The conviction was overturned based on a technicality in the application of the ordinance.
The conviction was challenged under the equal protection clause and found to be unjust and illegal discrimination. (correct)
The conviction was upheld as the ordinance was found to be facially neutral.

In Oyler v. Boles, what did the Supreme Court rule regarding selective prosecution?

The Supreme Court ruled that selective prosecution is always a federal constitutional violation.
The conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation. (correct)
The prosecution must prove that they did not know about similarly situated individuals to avoid selective prosecution claims.
The selective prosecution doctrine is unconstitutional under the equal protection clause.

What was the outcome in Wayte v. U.S. regarding selective prosecution?

The Court held that the decision not to prosecute is subject to constitutional constraints. (correct)
The Court did not address the issue of selective prosecution.
The Court found that selective prosecution is not protected by the Constitution.
The Court ruled that selective prosecution is permissible under certain circumstances.

What did Yick Wo v. Hopkins establish regarding facially neutral ordinances?

<p>Facially neutral ordinances can still result in unjust and illegal discrimination if administered with an evil eye and an unequal hand. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers