Equal Protection Is the Constitutional Guarantee

question 11

Multiple Choice

Equal protection is the constitutional guarantee:

• A) that empowers Congress to regulate equally distributed commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.
• B) that laws made in pursuance of the Constitution and all treaties made under the authority of the United States shall be the equally protected as the "supreme law of the land."
• C) embodied in the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
• D) that grants and distributes power and responsibilities to national and state governments.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells (neurons) that transmit signals between different parts of the body, coordinating behavior, movement, and physiological processes.

Endocrine Organ

Glands in the body that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Subcutaneous Layer

The layer of tissue directly under the skin, consisting of fat and connective tissue, providing insulation and energy storage.

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that stores fat and provides insulation and cushioning for the body.