How does the strict scrutiny applied by the Supreme Court differ from intermediate scrutiny?
a. Intermediate scrutiny requires a compelling and necessary reason, while strict scrutiny requires proof of a substantial relation.
b. Strict scrutiny is applied only to gender classifications, while intermediate scrutiny is applied to racial and sexual orientation classifications.
c. Strict scrutiny is applied to a broader array of classifications than is intermediate scrutiny.
d. Strict scrutiny makes it more difficult for the government to demonstrate that there is a proper basis for a law.
d
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