Asked by Parker Murdie on Apr 30, 2024

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If a state passed a law prohibiting the use of contraceptives, would a court likely find this law to be unconstitutional?

A) Yes, unless the law can pass the rational-basis test.
B) No, as long as the law treats citizens from other states the same as citizens in that state.
C) No, as long as the law does not discriminate against women.
D) Yes, because it is an unreasonable seizure of property.
E) Yes, because it violates individuals' right to privacy.

Right to Privacy

The right of individuals to keep their personal matters and information private and free from unauthorized intrusion.

Contraceptives

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy.

Rational-basis Test

A standard of review used by courts to evaluate the constitutionality of a statute, requiring that the law be rationally related to a legitimate government interest.

  • Comprehend the use of judicial scrutiny levels in evaluating laws that discriminate based on gender.
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Manpreet SainiApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The Supreme Court has established that individuals have a right to privacy under the Constitution, which includes the right to make decisions about contraception. This was affirmed in cases like Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), where the Court struck down a law banning contraceptives for married couples, and later expanded in cases like Eisenstadt v. Baird (1972) to include unmarried individuals. Therefore, a law prohibiting the use of contraceptives would likely be found unconstitutional as it violates this right to privacy.