Identify an accurate statement about the intermediate scrutiny standard.

A. Under the intermediate scrutiny standard, a law must be necessary to promote a compelling personal interest of a senior citizen.
B. Every law or action that prevents people from exercising a fundamental right is subject to the intermediate scrutiny standard.
C. The intermediate scrutiny standard is employed only when there is no classification-such as race or gender-that would require a higher level of scrutiny.
D. The intermediate scrutiny standard was developed for the purpose of deciding how to judge cases in which men and women were treated differently.
E. A state law that contradicts a federal law is subject to intermediate scrutiny by the Supreme Court.

Answer: D

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