The Most Important Amendment in the Development of Civil Rights

question 57

True/False

The most important amendment in the development of civil rights legislation limiting discrimination by the states is the Fourteenth Amendment.

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Definitions:

Assault And Battery

Legal terms where "assault" refers to the threat of bodily harm, while "battery" refers to the actual physical impact on another person.

Consent

Voluntary agreement or permission given by a person with full understanding of the matters involved.

Tort Of Defamation

A legal wrong involving making false statements about someone that damage their reputation.

Tort Of Nuisance

A legal claim arising from an act that unlawfully interferes with the use and enjoyment of one's property.