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Practice question: Tests to Determine Validity of Governmental Regulation

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Assume the compelling-state-interest test governs a burden on sincere religious exercise. The State proves a compelling public-safety objective, but an equally effective accommodation would burden the claimant less. Explain why proving the objective alone is insufficient.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article III, section 5, https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
  • Estrada v. Escritor, A.M. No. P-02-1651, June 22, 2006 Resolution, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/jun2006/am_p-02-1651_2006.html
  • Imbong v. Ochoa, G.R. No. 204819 et al., April 8, 2014, religious freedom discussion, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2014/apr2014/gr_204819_2014.html

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