The "Equal Protection of the Laws" Clause,which Was the Basis

question 40

Multiple Choice

The "equal protection of the laws" clause,which was the basis of the Supreme Court's 1954 ruling declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional,is part of the _____ Amendment.

• A)First
• B)Fifth
• C)Tenth
• D)Fourteenth
• E)Sixteenth

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Definitions:

Melatonin

Pineal gland hormone that regulates sleep–wake cycles and seasonal changes; secreted only in the dark.

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

A hormone responsible for the release of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary.

Anterior Pituitary

The front part of the pituitary gland responsible for releasing several key hormones, including growth hormone and ACTH.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, instrumental in regulating the reproductive system.