Question

What is one way the 14th Amendment protects individual rights?

It guarantees the right of the accused to a speedy and public trial.
It guarantees the right of people to equal protection under the law.
It guarantees the right of people to a jury trial in civil cases over $20.
It guarantees the right of the accused to not testify against themselves.

Answer 1

It guarantees the right of people to equal protection under the law.

Step-by-step explanation:

It states that no matter who you are, even if there are former enslaved individuals, they will be guaranteed equal protection. It basically means no matter what race, or gender you are, you will be treated and have the law applied to you and everyone else equally.

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