Under the Equal Protection Clause

question 47

Multiple Choice

Under the Equal Protection Clause:

• A)the government must treat all cases alike.
• B)states are prohibited from arbitrarily discriminating against persons.
• C)states are prohibited from discriminating only on the basis of nationality.
• D)the government can uphold restrictions on property.

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