Strict_scrutiny Strict_scrutiny

Strict scrutiny - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Audit, Check, Contemplation, Examination, Exploration, Eye, Inquiry, Inspection, Investigation

Strict scrutiny is a standard used by the US Supreme Court in deciding whether a law or policy is to be adjudged constitutional or not. To pass strict scrutiny, the law or policy must be justified by a "compelling governmental interest" as well as being the least restrictive means for achieving that interest.

Example Usage of scrutiny

stewartsmith: http://is.gd/5p877 Political and social norms change over time and benefit from intense public scrutiny and debate #nocleanfeed
drjelks: I am just wondering if Tiger Wood's wife was black would he be receiving the same scrutiny? Is the outrage about a blond wife or fidelity?
tatiananicoleAI: and if i must I will expose people using NAMES. id rather avoid scrutiny. So stop lying right now, or ill sue you all and expose you...
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