Write the Constitutional Principle below to the phrase that best describes its meaning: ____ gives the three government branches the power to restrain the other, preventing any one entity from gaining absolute power over the country.

What is the strict scrutiny standard? What sort of classification system would cause the Supreme Court to apply that standard? What is the intermediate standard? Under what circumstances would it be applied? Give two examples of classifications that

would be subject to each standard of review. Do you agree with this tiered approach? Why or why not? What will be an ideal response?

A law that limits a fundamental right will be held to violate substantive due process, unless:

A) it promotes the interests of the majority over those of the minority. B) it is an ex post facto law passed by Congress. C) it allows noncitizens to freely practice their fundamental rights. D) it promotes a compelling or overriding state interest. E) it is declared during times of monetary recession.