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strict scrutiny
Matched in: Term strict scrutiny
equal protection
individuals or classes in like circumstances called also equal protection of the law see also rational basis test, strict scrutiny, suspect classification Amendment XIV to the Constitution in the back matter NOTE: The equal protection requirement of the … right or involves a suspect classification, such as race. In such a case, the court will use a strict scrutiny standard of review and will strike down legislation that does not show a compelling need for discriminating.
Rational basis test
Rational basis test, is a test less intensive than strict scrutiny or an intermediate review that involves a determination of whether a statutory or regulatory classification of person (as … protection under the Constitution, Charlton v. Kimata, 815 p. 2d 946 (1991). Means a test less intensive than strict scrutiny or an intermediate review that involves a determination of whether a statutory or regulatory classification of persons (as
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intermediate
classification of persons and that is more intensive than the rational basis test and not as severe as strict scrutiny [ review] [ scrutiny] in·ter·me·di·ate·ly adv
scrutiny
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fundamental right
Constitution) NOTE: A court must review a law that infringes on a fundamental right under a standard of strict scrutiny. A fundamental right can be limited by a law only if there is a compelling state interest.
rational
principle, fairness, logic, a legitimate state interest, or a consideration of fact [age distinctions are not subject to strict scrutiny, but they must have a relationship to a legitimate state interest "In re J. M., 642 A.2d 1062
rational basis test
rational basis test : a test less intensive than strict scrutiny or an intermediate review that involves a determination of whether a statutory or regulatory classification of persons (as
suspect classification
suspect classification : a statutory classification that is subject to strict scrutiny by the judiciary of its consistency with constitutional equal protection guarantees because it affects a suspect class ;also
limited public forum
compare open forum, public forum NOTE: The restriction of a limited public forum must be able to withstand strict judicial scrutiny of its effect on First Amendment rights.
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