The Equal Protection Clause of the __________ Prohibits States from Denying

question 74

Multiple Choice

The equal protection clause of the __________ prohibits states from denying to any person-in other words, not just citizens-equal protection under the law.

• A) Fourteenth Amendment
• B) Fifteenth Amendment
• C) Sixteenth Amendment
• D) Seventeenth Amendment
• E) Eighteenth Amendment

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Definitions:

Human Capital Theory

A theory in economics that views individuals' skills, knowledge, and experience as economic assets, suggesting that investment in education and training leads to increased productivity and earnings.

Pay Gap

The disparity in income between different groups of people, typically highlighting differences based on gender, race, or age.

Prior Experience

Previous knowledge or involvement in specific areas or activities before engaging in a current situation or taking on new responsibilities.

Egalitarian Societies

Societies characterized by the belief in equality, where individuals have equal rights and opportunities without discrimination based on social class, gender, or other distinctions.