Craig v. Boren (1976)

Question 1

Craig v. Boren (1976)
Facts

Answer 1

OK Law – women can buy beer at 18; men at 21
Alcohol related accidents

Question 2

Craig v. Boren (1976)
Issue

Answer 2

Does the state law, which allows women to buy beer at a younger age than men, violate the 14th amendment equal protection clause?

Question 3

Craig v. Boren (1976)
Majority (Brennan)

Answer 3

Important objective and means substantially related
Public safety
Tenuous relationship between gender and traffic safety
Under-inclusive
Over-inclusive

Question 4

Craig v. Boren (1976)
Ruling

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Craig v. Boren (1976)
Concurring (Powell)

Answer 5

Reed (rational basis)
Legitimate state interest, means not substantially related

Question 6

Craig v. Boren (1976)
Concurring (Stevens)

Answer 6

over-inclusive

Question 7

Craig v. Boren (1976)
Concurring (Stewart)

Answer 7

21st amendment power is broad, but law is irrational

Question 8

Craig v. Boren (1976)
Dissenting (Burger)

Answer 8

State unwise, but not irrational

Question 9

Craig v. Boren (1976)
Dissenting (Rehnquist)

Answer 9

Rational basis
Statistical difference enough
Intermediate scrutiny for males???
Third level of review problematic