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What standard did the US Supreme Court formerly use to restrict women's rights?
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∙ 13y ago
The reasonableness standard
The Supreme Court uses the reasonableness standard to allow laws that may appear (or actually be) facially discriminatory to stand because the law is reasonably related to a legitimate government interest.
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What standard has the US Supreme Court used to restrict women's rights?
The reasonableness standard The Supreme Court uses the reasonableness standard to allow laws that may appear (or actually be) facially discriminatory to stand because the law is reasonably related to a legitimate government interest.
Has the US Supreme Court acted to restrict the political rights of the Constitution?
The supreme court has indeed acted to restrict the political rights of the constitution. In 1875 a group of women from Missouri appealed to the supreme court to challenge the Missouri law that denied them the right to vote in a case called Minor v. Happersett. The Supreme court ruled against these women based on the statement in our constitution "All men are created equal." It was not until congress passed the 19th amendment in 1920 that women received full political rights.
How did Napoleon try to restrict individual rights?
All dictators try to restrict individual rights of freedom, in order to prevent a revolt that could end their dictatorship.
Are gay rights ok?
Sure. There is no reason to restrict the rights of people on the basis of their sexual orientation.
What did NOT restrict voting rights of African American's after 1867?
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Parliament supreme protected the rights of individuals?
In addition to making Parliament supreme, the protected the rights of individuals?
Which of the following did not restrict voting rights of African Americans after 1867?
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How did poll taxes restrict voting rights?
The blacks couldn't afford the tax
Why does the first amendment restrict absolute freedom or right?
Limitations are put on your individual rights in order to protect the rights of others.
How does the Miranda rights relate to changes in history?
The Miranda Rights are an example of a supreme court precedent, set by a historic case in 1966. Before 1966 there was no national standard for informing a suspect of his rights. After the case, all law enforcement agencies adopted a policy of reading people their Miranda rights.
Who interprets the bill of rights to determine what rights you actually have?
The supreme court
What generalization can be drawn from Congress's willingness to pass the sedition act of 1918?
in times of crisis, government may restrict some basic rights.
