Florida Civics Literacy Practice Exam

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Which scenario represents a violation of the equal protection clause?

A higher minimum wage for men than women
Different speeding fines in different states
Higher taxes for the wealthy
Age requirements for voting

The correct answer is: A higher minimum wage for men than women

The equal protection clause, part of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, ensures that all individuals are protected from discrimination by the government. A higher minimum wage for men than women goes against this principle because it is discriminating against women based on their gender. This is a clear violation of their equal rights. In regards to the other options, different speeding fines in different states and age requirements for voting do not directly discriminate against any specific group of people, but rather apply to everyone equally. While higher taxes for the wealthy also do not directly discriminate against a certain group, some argue that it does go against the principle of equality as it creates a larger gap between the wealthy and lower-income individuals. However, this is still not considered a violation of the equal protection clause as it does not target any specific group for discrimination.