At a minimum, a law that touches on any constitutionally protected interest must be "rationally related to furthering a legitimate government interest." This is referred to as the ______________.

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The term used to describe the minimum level of scrutiny that a court will apply to a law that affects a constitutionally protected interest is the rational basis test. This requires that the law be rationally related to furthering a legitimate government interest. The other options given, such as the rule of reason and the clear and convincing evidence doctrine, are not specifically related to this level of scrutiny. The compelling state interest test, on the other hand, applies a higher level of scrutiny and requires the government to demonstrate that there is a compelling state interest in the law and that it is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.

At a Minimum, a Law That Touches on Any Constitutionally