Homework Help: Social Studies

Posted by Anthony on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 5:19pm.

The Due Process Clause guarantees that:

A. the National Government will not interfere with Constitutional rights.
B. states are not bound to their state constitutions in matters of individual rights.
C. states will not deny people any basic or essential liberties.
D. state governments will police the National Government.

I'm stick between A and C?

Social Studies - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 5:28pm
The Due Process Clause is included in the 14th Amendment, passed in 1868. That fact plus this article should clarify which of your answers is correct.

http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment14/
Social Studies - Anthony, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 5:33pm
Okay so then the answer would be C?
Social Studies - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 5:39pm
Right. The 14th Amendment guarantees that states (Southern states, specifically) will not deny anyone (including former slaves) their rights.
Social Studies - Anthony, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 5:43pm
Thanks Ms. Sue!
Social Studies - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 5:50pm
You're welcome, Anthony.

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