In an effort to reduce traffic, Bay Town enacts an ordinance that allows only a few specific street vendors to operate in certain areas. A court would likely review this ordinance under the principles of
A) the commerce clause.
B) the equal protection clause.
C) the due process clause.
D) the First Amendment.

Question

In an effort to reduce traffic, Bay Town enacts an ordinance that allows only a few specific street vendors to operate in certain areas. A court would likely review this ordinance under the principles of​
A) ​the commerce clause.
B) ​the equal protection clause.
C) ​the due process clause.
D) ​the First Amendment.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ordinance restricting street vendors only to specific areas may be considered discriminatory and violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, which requires that all individuals be treated equally under the law. A court would likely review the ordinance to ensure that it does not unfairly target certain groups or individuals.

In an Effort to Reduce Traffic, Bay Town Enacts an Ordinance