What is the highest standard of review used when infringing on citizens' rights?

What will be an ideal response?


Under strict scrutiny review, a statute that abridges a fundamental right or impacts a suspect classification will be determined to be unconstitutional unless (a) the state has a compelling interest, which justifies restricting a fundamental right and (b) the legislation restricting that right is "narrowly tailored" so that the right is not limited any more than absolutely necessary to achieve the state's compelling interest.

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Which of these other tasks should the first officer at the scene attempt to perform?

a) Sketch the scene b) Take statements from the victim c) Detain potential suspects d) Identify individuals at the scene

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People form their self-concept largely in response to meaningful interaction with

a. casual acquaintances b. peers c. family d. groups e. therapists

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According to Marshall Clinard, Switzerland has a low rate of juvenile delinquency because:

a. it has close ties between young people and adults. b. there is only one ethnic group in the country. c. it has a high standard of living. d. strong curfew laws prevent adolescents from gathering on street corners after dark.

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Confined juveniles have the right to treatment according to Inmates of the Boys' Training School v. Affleck

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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