Question

question 5 of 10
how did the fourteenth amendment affect civil liberties in the united states?
a. it limited civil liberties by creating a balance with the public interest.
b. it expanded civil liberties by requiring more governments to provide them.
c. it expanded civil liberties by paving the way for more amendments.
d. it limited civil liberties by stating that they only applied to former slaves.

Explanation:

The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution made state governments also responsible for protecting civil - liberties through the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses. It required states to provide equal protection of the laws and due process, thus expanding civil liberties by making more levels of government accountable for providing them.

Answer:

B. It expanded civil liberties by requiring more governments to provide them.