Question

which statement best describes the relationship between the fourteenth amendment and individual citizens rights?
a. the fourteenth amendments equal protection clause requires that all individuals be treated as equals by the government.
b. the fourteenth amendments due process clause ensures that the federal government respect individuals bill of rights protections.
c. the fourteenth amendments equal protection clause prevents the government from making policies that consider a citizens race.
d. the fourteenth amendments due process clause forces the federal government to defer to state legislatures on issues of individual rights.

Explanation:

Answer:

A. The Fourteenth Amendment's equal protection clause requires that all individuals be treated as equals by the government.