Purpose of the Equal Protection Clause

Very Easy Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Equal Protection

In the context of the Fourteenth Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause prohibits states from denying any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. This provision has been the basis for many landmark Supreme Court cases concerning civil rights and discrimination.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Equal Protection Clause?

To ensure that all individuals, regardless of race or gender, have the same access to public education.

To guarantee that all individuals are treated the same under the law.

To protect individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures.

To establish freedom of speech and the press.

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