LEVELS OF SCRUTINY

Question 1

Levels of Scrutiny:

Rational Basis

Answer 1

Rationally related to legitimate gov’t interest.

Question 2

Levels of Scrutiny:

Intermediate Scrutiny

Answer 2

Law must be substantially related to an important gov’t interest.
Must be narrowly tailored to achieve objective.

Question 3

Levels of Scrutiny:

Strict Scrutiny

Answer 3

Law must be necessary to achieve a compelling state interest.
Must be least restrictive means necessary to achieve objective.