A state law prohibits interracial adoptions (e.g., African American families

06-30-2009, 11:22 PM

adopting white children, white fa? A state law prohibits interracial adoptions (e.g., African American families adopting white children, white families adopting African American children). Under what circumstances would the state law be held constitutional?

A) The law would be held constitutional if the state can demonstrate a "compelling government interest" in making the policy.
B) The law would be held constitutional if the state could amend its constitution and get three-fourths of the voters to approve.
C) No circumstances. The Supreme Court has ruled that all classifications based on race are unconstitutional.
D) The law would be held constitutional if the state can demonstrate some "reasonable basis" for making the policy.
E)This law would be held constitutional because it treats all persons equally.

another review question
i'm pretty sure its not B. what do you think?
thanks for the help !!!!