Individual liberties

Question 1

Where Constitution applies to private conduct

Answer 1

1) private entity performs a task traditionally performed by gov’t
2) significant state involvement (entanglement)

Question 2

13th Amendment

Answer 2

prohibition on slavery and involuntary servitude; no state action requirement

Question 3

14th Amendment

Answer 3

prohibits states from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process and equal protection

Question 4

15th Amendment

Answer 4

prohibits state and federal gov’ts from denying any citizen the right to vote on the basis of race/colorl

Question 5

levels of scrutiny

Answer 5

1) rational basis
2) intermediate
3) strict

Question 6

rational basis

Answer 6

a law will be upheld if it is RATIONALLY RELATED to a LEGITIMATE gov’t purpose; burden of proof on challenger

Question 7

intermediate scrutiny

Answer 7

a law will be upheld if it is SUBSTANTIALLY RELATED to an IMPORTANT gov’t purpose; burden of proof on government

Question 8

strict scrutiny

Answer 8

a law will be upheld if it is NECESSARY to achieve a COMPELLING gov’t interest; burden of proof on government