Question

A group of African American students believes a college admissions test that is used by a public university discriminates against them. What legal standard would the courts use in deciding their case?

Answer 1

Answer:

Strict Scrutiny

Explanation:

Strict scrutiny is the highest standard of review that will be used by a court to assess the constitutionality of governmental discrimination. it is used to determine the constitutional basis of certain laws. One of the cases is to claim equal protection. The legislature must either pass a law that undermines a fundamental right or involves the classification of suspects.

Racial classification used by a public university in the question invoked Strict Scrutiny.