Which of the following is true under the minimum rationality approach?
A) A permissible state end is one which is prohibited by at least one provision of the Constitution.
B) A permissible state end is one which is not prohibited by another provision of the Constitution.
C) A permissible state end does not qualify as a legitimate goal of government.
D) A law creating different classifications will survive if it has an irrational connection to a permissible state end.
E) A law creating different classifications will survive if it has a rational connection to a prohibited state end.

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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. A permissible state end is one which is not prohibited by another provision of the Constitution. It qualifies as a legitimate goal of government.

Which of the Following Is True Under the Minimum Rationality