Montana implemented a new law that determined that males could not obtain their drivers licenses until they are 18. Females, on the other hand, could obtain their licenses at 16. If this law is challenged, what level of scrutiny would the courts use?
A) Rational basis scrutiny
B) Intermediate scrutiny
C) Strict scrutiny
D) Popular scrutiny
E) Systemic scrutiny

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The courts would use intermediate scrutiny for laws that classify based on gender. This level of scrutiny requires the government to show that the law furthers an important government interest in a way that is substantially related to that interest.

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