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Which Constitutional amendment extended to the states the restriction that a state cannot deny an individual his constitutional rights?
14th amendment
Which part of the Fourteenth Amendment declares that states cannot pass laws infringing on citizens' rights?
the equal protection clause
What are the main provisions of the fourteenth amendment and their effects?
It abolished slavery in the United States.
Why are the 13 14 and 15 admendments important to history?
The thirteenth amendment abolished slavery in the United States. The fourteenth amendment declared that anyone born on American soil is or who has gone through the citizenship process is an American Citizen (essentially it made all black people American citizens.) The fourteenth amendment also Nationalised the bill of rights. What this means is that previously, there was a loophole that only the Federal government couldn't infringe on our rights, not the states. The amendment fixed this loop hole, it is known as the Due Process Clause. The amendment also states that the states cannot deprive a citizen (know matter for what reason) the equal protection under the law. The fifteenth amendment gave black men the right to vote.
What did radical republicans want from the southern states before they could rejoin the union?
The Southern States were to organise conventions which had to amend their own constitutions so as to conform them with the Constitution of the United States, including the incorporation of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Which Constitutional amendment extended to the states the restriction that a state cannot deny an individual his constitutional rights?
14th amendment
What does due process clause of the fourteenth amendment say?
the Fifth Amendment states that you cannot be denied of your right to property without due legal process
The source of authority cited by the Supreme Court for applying the Bill of Rights to the states is?
the fourteenth amendment to the constitution
Which part of the Fourteenth Amendment declares that states cannot pass laws infringing on citizens' rights?
the equal protection clause
What role did the U.S supreme court play in ending reconstruction?
The Court restricted the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment by leaving its enforcement up to the states.
When was the 14th Amendment written?
The Fourteenth Amendment was proposed by Congress in 1866 and ratified by the states in 1868.
How did Miranda v Arizona effect the Fourteenth Amendment?
Miranda v. Arizona, (1966) didn't affect the Fourteenth Amendment; the Fourteenth Amendment allowed the US Supreme Court's decision to be applied to the states via the Due Process Clause.
What is the fourteenth amedment?
The 13th Amendment ended slavery in the United States.
Which clause of the fourteenth amendment ended up being used by the courts to apply the bill of rights to the the states?
The due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment is used by the courts to apply the Bill of Rights to the states.
Which clause of the fourteenth amendment ended up being used by the court to apply the bill of right to the states?
The due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment is used by the courts to apply the Bill of Rights to the states.
What amendment barred states from having life liberty or property?
The 5th amendment ! The 5th amendment !
How does the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment prevent state governments from practicing unfair discrimination?
The equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment prevents state governments from practicing unfair discrimination. States cannot make decisions based on race, religion, gender, and other qualities.
