The Equal-Protection Clause Under the ____ Amendment Has Led the Supreme

question 39

Multiple Choice

The equal-protection clause under the ____ Amendment has led the Supreme Court to forbid racial discrimination and has led state courts to target gender discrimination.

• A) Eighth
• B) First
• C) Fifth
• D) Fourteenth

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Definitions:

African Americans

A racial or ethnic group in the United States consisting of individuals with partial or total ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Psychophysiological Disorders

Physical illnesses that are believed to arise from emotional or mental stressors.

Internal Conflicts

Psychological struggles within an individual resulting from opposing desires, needs, or values.

Consciousness

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, feelings, and experiences.