What does the rational basis test require in order to justify government discrimination among groups of people?

Question

Responses

a compelling national interest
a compelling national interest

proper government purpose
proper government purpose

proof that there is no alternative
proof that there is no alternative

a long-standing history of oppression

Answer 1

None of these options are correct. The rational basis test only requires a legitimate government purpose for the discrimination, and that the means chosen to achieve that purpose are rational (i.e. not arbitrary, irrational, or based on animus towards a particular group).