Practice question
A challenged classification concededly burdens a fundamental right. Government proves only that it is rationally related to a legitimate goal. Has it supplied the justification strict scrutiny requires?
- Yes, because rational relationship and strict scrutiny are identical.
- Yes, if the rule has existed for a year.
- Yes, because a legitimate end always permits any means.
- No; it must satisfy the compelling-interest and narrow-tailoring requirements.
- No; strict scrutiny permits no regulation under any facts.
Legal references
- SPARK v. Quezon City, G.R. No. 225442, August 8, 2017, main decision, strict scrutiny: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/63300
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