Equal Protection Flashcards
1
Q
What provision for equal protection against the federal government is in the Constitution?
A
No provision.
2
Q
14th Amendment
A
States cannot deprive persons of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
3
Q
When the government must provide due process, it must always supply certain basic safeguards such as…
A
- Notice of the charges
-Meaningful hearing
-Impartial decision maker
4
Q
Matthews v. Eldridge
A
Created a balancing test for deciding what procedures are required when there has been a deprivation of due process.
Three factors should be balanced:
-private interest
