Which amendment guarantees equal protection of the laws to all persons?
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Correct answer: B. The 14th Amendment
- Step 1: The Equal Protection Clause requires each state to provide equal protection under the law to all people, including non-citizens, within its jurisdiction. Answer: The 14th Amendment. Why not the others: None of these fit: The 15th Amendment; The 13th Amendment; The 19th Amendment.
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