Author Question: Adam moved into an apartment complex. The rules of the complex prohibit unmarried men and women from ... (Read 289 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Adam moved into an apartment complex. The rules of the complex prohibit unmarried men and women from living together in the same apartment. When Adam's friend, Diane, moved into the apartment he was served with eviction papers. Adam claims the apartment complex is violating his constitutional rights since it allows married couples to live together. Is Adam right?
A)Yes. His equal protection rights have been violated.
B)No. His fundamental right of cohabitation has not been violated.
C)Yes. He and Diane are being treated differently than married couples.
D)No. Constitutional protections do not extend to privately-owned apartment complexes.

Question 2

A woman wishes to attend an all-male, publicly supported college. She claims the college is violating the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution. What level of scrutiny will the court use when deciding this case?
A)Minimal scrutiny
B)Intermediate scrutiny
C)Strict scrutiny
D)Compelling interest scrutiny