MGMT 311 EXAM 1 TAMU COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ What are Standards of Review? Answer: A required government
test for when a law violates due process and equal protection rights
◉ Which standard that applies depends on what? Answer: the type
of legislation involved
◉ Who is responsible for changing the venue? Answer: the parties
involved
◉ What is the difference between *substantive* due process and
*equal protection*? Answer: Substantive applies when the law limits
the liberty of *ALL persons*
equal protection applies when the law limits only *SOME persons*
◉ Equal protection falls under which amendment? Answer: 14th
amendment
,◉ What is the standard of review for equal protection? What are the
exam parameters? Answer: Strict scrutiny test; *COMPELLING
interest and NARROWLY* tailored.
Applies when *fundamental rights or "suspect class"* is involved.
◉ What is strict scrutiny test Answer: a test applied by the court
when a classification is based on a suspect class (e.g. race); the govt
must show that there is a *compelling reason* for the law and *no
other less restrictive way to meet the interest (narrow).*
◉ What are our fundamental rights? Answer: all 1st amendment
rights, privacy, vote, marriage/ family, & interstate travel
◉ Legislation regarding LEGITIMATE matters other than
fundamental rights applies what test? Answer: rational basis test
◉ What is the rational basis test Answer: When legislation relates
rationally to a *LEGITIMATE* governmental purpose.
The differences in the behavior of two groups can rationalize
unequal treatment of these groups (less than compelling).
- economic matters
,- social issues
◉ Legitimate = Answer: Rational basis test
◉ Compelling = Answer: Strict scrutiny test
◉ Equal Protection Clause Answer: a state may not deny any person
within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
(gov must treat similar cases in a similar manner)
◉ When does rational basis test apply? Answer: applies when
government action involves economic or social issues
◉ When can a change of venue occur? Answer: - when the ability to
get a fair trial is impaired
- traveling is a significant burden for both parties
◉ What is a venue? Answer: the most appropriate location for a trial
◉ Exam: rational basis = Answer: Legitimate!! Govt purpose
, ◉ What is recission? Answer: An *equitable remedy* by which a
*contract is terminated* and the parties return to positions they
occupied *before the before the contract was made.*
◉ What does it mean if a law is narrowly tailored? Answer: crafting
the law so it impacts our rights as little as possible
◉ What are the 3 standards of review? Answer: 1. Strict Scrutiny
2. Intermediate Scrutiny
3. Rational Basis
◉ strict scrutiny test Answer: a test applied by the court when a
classification is based on race, citizenship, or national origin
(suspect class) or fundamental rights
◉ Intermediate Scrutiny Test Answer: Applies to classifications
based on *GENDER* or on the *legitimacy of children* (such
classification allowed only if it is substantially related to an
"important government objective")
◉ Exam: Important interest= Answer: Legitimate
◉ Where in federal court refers to what? Answer: state
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ What are Standards of Review? Answer: A required government
test for when a law violates due process and equal protection rights
◉ Which standard that applies depends on what? Answer: the type
of legislation involved
◉ Who is responsible for changing the venue? Answer: the parties
involved
◉ What is the difference between *substantive* due process and
*equal protection*? Answer: Substantive applies when the law limits
the liberty of *ALL persons*
equal protection applies when the law limits only *SOME persons*
◉ Equal protection falls under which amendment? Answer: 14th
amendment
,◉ What is the standard of review for equal protection? What are the
exam parameters? Answer: Strict scrutiny test; *COMPELLING
interest and NARROWLY* tailored.
Applies when *fundamental rights or "suspect class"* is involved.
◉ What is strict scrutiny test Answer: a test applied by the court
when a classification is based on a suspect class (e.g. race); the govt
must show that there is a *compelling reason* for the law and *no
other less restrictive way to meet the interest (narrow).*
◉ What are our fundamental rights? Answer: all 1st amendment
rights, privacy, vote, marriage/ family, & interstate travel
◉ Legislation regarding LEGITIMATE matters other than
fundamental rights applies what test? Answer: rational basis test
◉ What is the rational basis test Answer: When legislation relates
rationally to a *LEGITIMATE* governmental purpose.
The differences in the behavior of two groups can rationalize
unequal treatment of these groups (less than compelling).
- economic matters
,- social issues
◉ Legitimate = Answer: Rational basis test
◉ Compelling = Answer: Strict scrutiny test
◉ Equal Protection Clause Answer: a state may not deny any person
within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
(gov must treat similar cases in a similar manner)
◉ When does rational basis test apply? Answer: applies when
government action involves economic or social issues
◉ When can a change of venue occur? Answer: - when the ability to
get a fair trial is impaired
- traveling is a significant burden for both parties
◉ What is a venue? Answer: the most appropriate location for a trial
◉ Exam: rational basis = Answer: Legitimate!! Govt purpose
, ◉ What is recission? Answer: An *equitable remedy* by which a
*contract is terminated* and the parties return to positions they
occupied *before the before the contract was made.*
◉ What does it mean if a law is narrowly tailored? Answer: crafting
the law so it impacts our rights as little as possible
◉ What are the 3 standards of review? Answer: 1. Strict Scrutiny
2. Intermediate Scrutiny
3. Rational Basis
◉ strict scrutiny test Answer: a test applied by the court when a
classification is based on race, citizenship, or national origin
(suspect class) or fundamental rights
◉ Intermediate Scrutiny Test Answer: Applies to classifications
based on *GENDER* or on the *legitimacy of children* (such
classification allowed only if it is substantially related to an
"important government objective")
◉ Exam: Important interest= Answer: Legitimate
◉ Where in federal court refers to what? Answer: state
