Equal Protection Clause Flashcards

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Equal Protection Clause

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Prohibits state governments from treating similarly situated persons differently

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Suspect Classification

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

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Quasi-Suspect Classification

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

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Non-Suspect Classification.

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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

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