Under rational basis review, courts analyze whether a government action or law is rationally related to a legitimate government interest. This is the least stringent standard of review and applies to cases not involving fundamental rights or suspect classifications. The government's purpose need not be compelling or explicitly stated, and the law need only be rationally connected to a legitimate interest. Other standards, such as 'narrowly tailored' or 'least restrictive means,' require much stricter scrutiny and are not used under rational basis review.
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