Equal Protection Clause

Question 1

Equal Protection Clause

Answer 1

Prohibits state governments from treating similarly situated persons differently

Question 2

Suspect Classification

Answer 2

Strict scrutiny required. Government has to prove that the classification is necessary to achieve a compelling government interest. Race, national origin, and state alienage

Question 3

Quasi-Suspect Classification

Answer 3

Intermediate scrutiny. Government has to prove that the classification is substantially related to achieve an important government interest. Gender and illegitimacy

Question 4

Non-Suspect Classification.

Answer 4

Rational basis. Challenger of classification has to prove that the classification is rationally related to a legitimate government interest. Age, disability, wealth, economic regulations, sexual orientation