If a government rule applies differently to different persons, such as on the basis of age or sex, the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment may be violated.

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The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment requires that similarly situated individuals be treated similarly, and prohibits the government from applying laws differently on the basis of arbitrary classifications such as age or sex. Therefore, if a government rule applies differently to different persons on such a basis, it may be in violation of this clause.

If a Government Rule Applies Differently to Different Persons, Such