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?
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/
Okay so then the answer would be C?
Right. The 14th Amendment guarantees that states (Southern states, specifically) will not deny anyone (including former slaves) their rights.
Thanks Ms. Sue!
You're welcome, Anthony.
To determine the correct answer between options A and C, let's break down the meanings of both options and then relate them to the Due Process Clause.
A. The National Government will not interfere with Constitutional rights.
This option suggests that the Due Process Clause ensures that the National Government does not infringe upon the rights granted by the Constitution. It implies that the clause acts as a protection against the federal government's encroachment on individual liberties.
C. States will not deny people any basic or essential liberties.
This option states that the Due Process Clause guarantees that states cannot deprive individuals of fundamental or essential freedoms. It suggests that the clause protects individuals from any violations of their basic rights by state governments.
To determine the correct answer, let's examine the Due Process Clause itself. The Due Process Clause is found in the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution and applies to the federal government, while the Fourteenth Amendment extended this clause to the states. It states, "No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law."
Considering this, we can conclude that option C is the correct answer: states will not deny people any basic or essential liberties. The Due Process Clause ensures that state governments must respect and protect the fundamental rights of individuals. Option A focuses more on the restrictions imposed on the National Government rather than the guarantee of individual liberties, which is the primary purpose of the Due Process Clause.
So, in summary, the Due Process Clause guarantees that states will not deny people any basic or essential liberties (option C).