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Narrowly Tailored Programs

Definition

These are programs or policies that are specifically designed to address a particular issue or problem, with minimal impact on other areas. In the context of US government, this often refers to laws or regulations that are carefully crafted to achieve a specific goal without infringing on individual rights.

Analogy

Think of narrowly tailored programs like a surgeon performing a precise operation. The surgeon targets only the affected area without causing unnecessary harm to healthy tissues. Similarly, these programs aim at addressing specific issues without unnecessarily affecting other areas.

Related terms

Strict Scrutiny: This is a form of judicial review that courts use to determine the constitutionality of certain laws. It's like the highest level of inspection - think about it as your parents checking your room for cleanliness before you go out with friends.

Affirmative Action: This is a policy in which an individual's color, race, sex, religion, or national origin are taken into account to increase opportunities provided to an underrepresented part of society. It's like giving extra help to someone who has been left behind in a race.

Equal Protection Clause: A clause in the 14th Amendment stating that no state shall deny any person within its jurisdiction "the equal protection of the laws". Imagine if there was one rule for playing soccer at school and everyone had to follow it - no exceptions!