Question

Which of these would be a violation of the US Constitution if it was written into a state constitution?
Responses

A People must be over age eighteen to obtain driver’s licenses.People must be over age eighteen to obtain driver’s licenses.

B People of specific races are not allowed to have driver’s licenses.People of specific races are not allowed to have driver’s licenses.

C People must prove they have adequate eye sight to obtain a driver's license.People must prove they have adequate eye sight to obtain a driver's license.

D People who are convicted of drunk driving may have their driver's licenses revoked.

Answer 1

B

A state provision denying driver's licenses to people of specific races would violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment (race-based classifications are unconstitutional). The other options (age limits, eyesight requirements, DUI-related revocation) are permissible safety/regulatory measures.