Read the following excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment: “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 . . . .”

Question

Read the following excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment: “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 . . . .”

Explain how one could support this through a civic disposition. (1 point)

A. A person does not deny others access to your business or other activity based on their race, creed, or gender.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. A person engages in public debates. A person accepts the outcome of an election as legitimate even when your candidate does not win.

Answer 1

A person could support the excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment through civic disposition by engaging in public debates and accepting the outcome of an election as legitimate even when their candidate does not win. This demonstrates a commitment to democratic principles, respecting the rights and choices of others, and upholding the rule of law. By participating in public discourse and accepting election results, individuals contribute to the functioning of a democratic society and promote the principles of citizenship, equality, and due process outlined in the Fourteenth Amendment.