Question

introduction
there are multiple parts to the 14th amendment. write at least three words that can
summarize each clause.
birthright citizenship
equality
protection of freedom
enforcement clause
part i: plessy v. ferguson and united states v. wong kim ark
case provide at least two details about
the background of the case. how did the supreme court rule?
plessy v.
ferguson
united states
v. wong kim
ark
part ii: brown v. board of education
what year was this case
decided?
what is the background of this
case?
how did the supreme court
rule?

Explanation:

• Birthright Citizenship: Born in US, automatic citizenship, constitutional basis.
• Equality: Equal protection, no discrimination, legal safeguard.
• Protection of Freedom: Due process, liberty rights, judicial shield.
• Enforcement Clause: Congress power, enforce amendment, legal authority.

• Plessy v. Ferguson: 1896, Homer Plessy, "separate but equal" upheld.
• United States v. Wong Kim Ark: 1898, Chinese - American, birthright citizenship affirmed.

• Brown v. Board of Education: 1954, school segregation, "separate but equal" overturned.

Answer:

• Birthright Citizenship: Born in US, automatic citizenship, constitutional basis.
• Equality: Equal protection, no discrimination, legal safeguard.
• Protection of Freedom: Due process, liberty rights, judicial shield.
• Enforcement Clause: Congress power, enforce amendment, legal authority.
• Plessy v. Ferguson: 1896, Homer Plessy, "separate but equal" upheld.
• United States v. Wong Kim Ark: 1898, Chinese - American, birthright citizenship affirmed.
• Brown v. Board of Education: 1954, school segregation, "separate but equal" overturned.