Protection of individual liberties

Question 1

14th A prevents

Answer 1

states from depriving ppl from life, liberty, or property

Question 2

15th A prevents

Answer 2

federal and state govt from denying citizen right to vote b/c of race/color

Question 3

Rational Basis Test, applies when:

Answer 3

Applied when regulations do NOT affect fundamental rights or do NOT involve suspect, quasi-suspect class

Question 4

Rational Basis Test, upholds law when:

Answer 4

Rationally related to a legitimate govt interest

Question 5

RBT burden of proof

Answer 5

person challenging law

Question 6

Intermediate Scrutiny Test, applies when:

Answer 6

Applied when regulation involves quasi-suspect class

Question 7

Intermediate Scrutiny Test, upheld when:

Answer 7

Law is substantially related to an important govt purpose and govt purpose

Question 8

Intermediate Scrutiny Test burden of proof

Answer 8

unclear, courts usually place BOF on govt

Question 9

Strict Scrutiny applies when:

Answer 9

Applied when regulations affect fundemental rights or involve suspect class (race, nat’l origin, alienage)

Question 10

Strict Scrutiny, upholds law when:

Answer 10

law is necessary too achieve a compelling govt interest

** difficult to meet esp when less restrictive alternatives apply **

Question 11

Strict Scrutiny BOF:

Answer 11

government

Question 12

RBT - rationally related

IST - substantially related

SS - necessary to achieve