Junk Food.Mary Dogood,a member of the school board in ABC County,is appalled at the amount of junk food in the schools.She convinces the state legislature to pass an ordinance that no stores may sell any unhealthy junk food within 500 feet of any school or day care center.A teacher of political science raises the issue of whether the regulation is valid and is told that it is a valid exercise of the jurisdiction's police power to protect its citizens.Convenience stores balk at the regulation and challenge it in court.In determining whether the law is constitutional,which of the following will a court likely ask?

A) Whether the state regulation is needed for a compelling reason.
B) Whether the state regulation is rationally related to a legitimate state end.
C) Whether the state regulation is needed for an important reason.
D) Whether the state regulation will impact tax revenue.
E) Whether the state regulation is needed for a compelling reason and also whether the state regulation will impact tax revenue.

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Maurizia Reeser · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  In balancing these competing interests,a court generally asks whether the state regulation is rationally related to a legitimate state end.If it is,the court then asks whether the regulatory burden imposed on interstate commerce is outweighed by the state's interest in enforcing the legislation.The court may also inquire whether there is a less drastic alternative available to attain the legitimate state purpose.

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