The Equal Protection Clause Prevents States and the Federal Government

question 9

True/False

The Equal Protection Clause prevents states and the federal government from enacting criminal laws that discriminate against different classes of persons.

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Definitions:

Freedmen Request

Petitions or demands made by formerly enslaved individuals following the Civil War, often regarding civil rights and land ownership.

Homestead

A dwelling with its land and buildings, occupied by the owner as their primary residence, often associated with historical laws granting land to families for farming or settlement.

Petition of Committee

A formal request or appeal submitted to an authoritative body, often composed by a group or committee, advocating for a particular cause or action.