Levels of Scrutiny

Question 1

rational basis test

Answer 1

Law is UPHELD if it is RATIONALLY RELATED to a LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT PURPOSE

gov purpose - just need a conceivable purpose
challender has BOP of showing no conceivable legit purpose or not rationally related

Question 2

intermediate scrutiny

Answer 2

law is UPHELD if it is SUBSTANTIALLY RELATED to an IMPORTANT government purpose

purpose - look at ACTUAL PURPOSE
substantially related - very good way to achieve goal

BOP - gov has BOP

Question 3

strict scrutiny

Answer 3

law is upheld if it is NECESSARY to achieve a COMPELLING government purpose

look to actual purpose
necessary - must be the least restrictive alternative (no other way to achieve it)
BOP - on gov