How do the rational basis and the intermediate standard of review differ?

a. The rational basis standard requires an important governmental objective for classification; the intermediate standard requires the classification to be necessary.
b. The rational basis standard applies only to racial classifications; the intermediate standard applies to gender and sexual orientation classifications.
c. Those who dislike a law will have an easier time getting it overturned if the Supreme Court applies the intermediate standard instead of the rational basis test.--
d. It is easier for the government to demonstrate that there is a rational basis for a law than to meet the requirements of the intermediate standard.


d

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