Read the following excerpt from the Fourteenth
Amendment:
Item 2
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States and
subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United
States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall
make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges
or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any
State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without
due process of law . . . .”
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Explain how one could support this through a civic
disposition.
(1 point)
a A person volunteers to serve in the armed forces or
other security related fields at the national level. They
may also seek to serve as a first responder at the local
community level.
B A person does not deny others access to your business
or other activity based on their race, creed, or gender.
C A person engages in public debates. A person accepts
the outcome of an election as legitimate even if your
candidate does not win.
D A person serves as an impartial jury member when
selected to do so by local, state, or federal officials. A
person votes based on your beliefs about the rightness
of a law, but accepts majority rule.
One could support the excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment through a civic disposition by choosing options B and D.
Option B: A person does not deny others access to their business or other activity based on their race, creed, or gender. This supports the idea of equal treatment and non-discrimination, which is in line with the principle of equal protection under the law stated in the Fourteenth Amendment.
Option D: A person serves as an impartial jury member when selected to do so by officials and votes based on their beliefs about the rightness of a law but accepts majority rule. This demonstrates a commitment to the constitutional system and the rule of law, which is part of being a responsible citizen. It also aligns with the notion of due process of law mentioned in the excerpt.
By practicing these behaviors, individuals are upholding the principles and values outlined in the Fourteenth Amendment, promoting equal rights and protections for all citizens.