Question

question 8 of 10

the ______ was added to the u.s. constitution and guaranteed equal protection under the law for all american citizens.

a. fifteenth amendment
b. civil rights act of 1866
c. thirteenth amendment
d. fourteenth amendment

Explanation:

Identify the core constitutional clause

The question asks for the measure added to the U.S. Constitution that guaranteed "equal protection under the law for all American citizens."

Evaluate the options

• Fifteenth Amendment: Protected voting rights regardless of race.
• Civil Rights Act of 1866: A federal statute, not a constitutional amendment.
• Thirteenth Amendment: Abolished slavery.
• Fourteenth Amendment: Granted citizenship and guaranteed "equal protection of the laws."

Answer:

• A. Fifteenth Amendment
• B. Civil Rights Act of 1866
• C. Thirteenth Amendment
• D. Fourteenth Amendment (Correct answer)