Timothy is a recent high school graduate. Despite many difficulties in life, he has a high GPA and SAT score. A few years ago his parents got divorced, his house was foreclosed on, and he and his mother were forced to move to a trailer park. He applied to a nearby state university in hope to continue his studies but he was denied. He believes he was denied admittance because he comes from a poor family. If he challenges this decision as an equal protection violation, what test will be used?
A) intermediate scrutiny
B) rational basis
C) strict scrutiny
D) preponderance of the evidence

Question

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The rational basis test is used for cases involving economic and social welfare issues, where the challenged policy is not based on a suspect classification (like race or nationality) or affecting fundamental rights directly. Poverty or socioeconomic status is typically not a suspect classification that would trigger strict scrutiny or intermediate scrutiny.

Timothy Is a Recent High School Graduate