A law will be subject to strict scrutiny if it: a. requires agencies to adopt affirmative action programs. b. involves denying voting rights to minors and illegal immigrants. c. permits marriage between same-sex members. d. requires eligible voters to register online. e. encompasses suspect classification.

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Marlon Holden

18 May, 02:40

A law will be subject to strict scrutiny if it: a. requires agencies to adopt affirmative action programs. b. involves denying voting rights to minors and illegal immigrants. c. permits marriage between same-sex members. d. requires eligible voters to register online. e. encompasses suspect classification.

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Miles Whitehead · Answer 1

A law will be subject to strict scrutiny if it e. encompasses suspect classification.

Explanation:

In US law, strict scrutiny is applied when the legislature have passed a law that infringes upon a fundamental right or one that involves suspect classification.

Suspect classification refers to a classification that was likely based on illegal discrimination, such as one based on race, nationality, alienage or religion.