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The Fourteenth Amendment — Quiz

Question 14 • Civics and Government

Read the excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall [take away] the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States. This Fourteenth Amendment clause is about

Answer
A
equal protection under the law.
B
the right of citizenship.
C
due process under the law.
D
states’ rights to enforce laws.

Explanation

The clause protects the privileges or immunities belonging to citizens of the United States. That makes it about the rights associated with citizenship, so the correct choice is “the right of citizenship.” Due process and equal protection are addressed by separate clauses in the Fourteenth Amendment.

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