Purpose of the Equal Protection Clause

Very Easy Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Equal Protection

In the context of civil rights, the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution includes a significant clause that addresses equal protection under the law. This amendment was primarily aimed at ensuring that states did not discriminate against any person or group. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Equal Protection Clause?

To guarantee the right to vote to all citizens.

To prevent states from denying any person equal treatment under the law.

To establish a national standard for education.

To provide the right to free speech.

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