An equal protection challenge to a statute that treats adults of different ages differently would be decided under the ________.

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When a statute treats adults of different ages differently, it is considered a form of age discrimination. Courts have typically applied the intermediate scrutiny test in cases involving age discrimination. This test requires the government to show that the law serves an important government interest and is substantially related to that interest. The rational basis test is applied to cases involving economic or social welfare legislation, and the strict scrutiny test is reserved for cases involving suspect classifications like race or gender. The majority scrutiny test is not a recognized legal standard.

An Equal Protection Challenge to a Statute That Treats Adults