Equal Protection

Question 1

Equal protection definition

Answer 1

Applicable to states via 14the amendment.

it applies where a statute or government action treats similarly situated people in a dissimilar manner or singles out one class of persons.

Question 2

Discriminatory classifications

Answer 2

a. law is discriminatory on its face
b. law is facially neutral but is applied in a discriminatory manner or
c. discriminatory motive exists.

Question 3

What is RAN and what is Strict scrutiny?

Answer 3

Suspect Class

Race:
Alienage:
Nationality.

The government must show the classification is necessary to serve a compelling government interest

Question 4

What is GI and what is intermediate scrutiny

Answer 4

Quasi-suspect class

Gender
Illegitimacy.

government must show the classification is substantially related to an important government interest.

Question 5

What is rational basis

Answer 5

applies to other classes.

PLAINTIFF MUST show the classification is not rationally related to a legitimate government interest.