Strict Scrutiny AP Gov Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

📚 Quick Study Guide

• ⚖️ Strict scrutiny is a form of judicial review that courts use to determine the constitutionality of certain laws.
• 📜 It's the highest standard of review used by the courts.
• 🎯 To pass strict scrutiny, the law must serve a compelling government interest.
• 🔑 The law must be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest. This means it must be the least restrictive means of achieving the goal.
• 🛡️ Strict scrutiny is typically applied when the law involves fundamental rights (like freedom of speech) or suspect classifications (like race).

🤔 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following best describes strict scrutiny?
   1. A) A standard of review used to determine if a law is economically sound.
   2. B) The highest standard of review used by courts to determine the constitutionality of laws.
   3. C) A lenient standard of review often applied to business regulations.
   4. D) A standard of review that defers to the judgment of the legislature.
2. For a law to pass strict scrutiny, it must:
   1. A) Be vaguely related to a government interest.
   2. B) Serve a legitimate government interest.
   3. C) Serve a compelling government interest.
   4. D) Not affect interstate commerce.
3. What does it mean for a law to be narrowly tailored?
   1. A) The law should affect as many people as possible.
   2. B) The law should be the least restrictive means of achieving the government's goal.
   3. C) The law should be easy to understand.
   4. D) The law should be difficult to repeal.
4. Strict scrutiny is most often applied when a law involves:
   1. A) Trivial matters.
   2. B) Fundamental rights or suspect classifications.
   3. C) Economic regulations.
   4. D) Foreign policy.
5. Which of the following is an example of a suspect classification?
   1. A) Age
   2. B) Income level
   3. C) Race
   4. D) Height
6. A law that discriminates based on gender is most likely to be reviewed under:
   1. A) Rational basis review
   2. B) Intermediate scrutiny
   3. C) Strict scrutiny
   4. D) Deferential review
7. Why is strict scrutiny considered a 'strict' standard?
   1. A) Because it is rarely used.
   2. B) Because it places a high burden on the government to justify the law.
   3. C) Because it is easy to pass.
   4. D) Because it is only applied in emergencies.