USA HISTORY

RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

THE RECONSTRUCTION AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the 14th Amendment, what are the basic rights given to those born in the US?
A
grants citizenship
B
bans slavery
C
ensures right to vote
D
guarantees equal protection under the law
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Detailed explanation-2: -14th Amendment-Citizenship Rights, Equal Protection, Apportionment, Civil War Debt.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every human being has the right to life, liberty and the security of his person. Right to life, liberty and personal security. Article II. All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.

Detailed explanation-4: -The amendment’s first section includes several clauses: the Citizenship Clause, Privileges or Immunities Clause, Due Process Clause, and Equal Protection Clause.

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