Other Classes under Equal Protection Clause (alienage, religion, national origin)

Question 1

The political function doctrine allows states to discriminate on the basis of ______ in regard to the performance of certain important political functions.

Answer 1

alienage

Question 2

If the political function doctrine applies, what level of scrutiny will be applied?

Answer 2

rational basis review

Question 3

What are the rights that require strict scrutiny analysis under equal protection?

Answer 3

1. right to vote
2. right to run for political office
3. access to courts
4. right to move/travel
5. right to marry

Question 4

What classes are considered suspect?

Answer 4

religon, race, national origin