A state passes a statute that reserves certain high-ranking government positions exclusively for males, claiming that these roles are more compatible with male characteristics. A female candidate challenges this statute, arguing that it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. What is the most likely result of this challenge?
The statute is unconstitutional because gender-based classifications are impermissible without substantial justification.
The statute is constitutional because the state has the authority to determine qualifications for government positions.
The statute is unconstitutional because gender-based classifications are subject to intermediate scrutiny and the statute lacks sufficient justification.
The statute is unconstitutional because gender-based classifications require strict scrutiny and the statute does not meet this higher standard.
Gender-based classifications are subject to intermediate scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause. The state must demonstrate that the classification serves an important governmental objective and is substantially related to achieving that objective. Reserving positions solely for males without sufficient justification is unlikely to meet this standard, making the statute unconstitutional.
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