A state government enacts a policy limiting adoption to married couples. A singl

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A state government enacts a policy limiting adoption to married couples. A single woman files suit arguing that the government is violating her rights under the Equal Protection Clause. Can the government discriminate against people based on their marital status?

Select one:

a. Yes, but the government must offer an "exceedingly persuasive justification."

b. Yes, but the government action must have a reasonable basis and the action of the government must be narrowly tailored to achieve a legitimate end.

c. Yes, but the government action must be justified by a compelling government interest.

d. No. The Equal Protection Clause prohibits all discrimination.

Explanation / Answer

option a is the right answer

If goverment feels that there is an exception to the case or because of some reason they are willing to allow adoption of child to married couples only then goverment should provide a proper justification for it.

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