If a policy decision affects the constitutional principle of equality, what must be examined?

Correct answer: Whether the policy is based on a reasonable classification and a justifiable objective.

Correct answer: A. The constitutional principle of equality does not always require identical treatment of every person. A policy may classify people differently when the classification is based on a clear and relevant difference and is connected with a legitimate objective. The classification must not be arbitrary, unfair or unrelated to the purpose of the policy. A is correct because examining reasonable classification and a justifiable purpose helps test whether unequal treatment can be constitutionally defended. B is wrong because the beauty of an election symbol has no connection with equality. C is wrong because increasing ministers’ private income is not a valid equality test and may raise a separate conflict-of-interest concern. D is wrong because closing Parliament is not the constitutional equality question here. Memory cue: equality checks relevant difference, fair purpose and absence of arbitrariness.