Which of the following statements is true of the minimum rationality approach?
A) A permissible state end is one that is prohibited by at least one provision of the Constitution.
B) Under this approach, a permissible state end is one that qualifies as an ethical, not necessarily reasonable, goal of government.
C) A permissible state end is not prohibited by another provision of the Constitution.
D) A permissible state end does not qualify as a legitimate goal of government.
E) Under this approach, a law creating different classifications will survive if it has no connection to a permissible state end.

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A permissible state end is one not prohibited by another provision of the Constitution. Under the minimum rationality approach, a law creating different classifications will survive an equal protection challenge if it has a rational connection to a permissible state end.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Minimum