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Mendoza

14 October, 19:15

Which statement best completes the diagram?

The Bill of Rights

is added to the

Constitution,

preventing the

federal

government from

violating citizens

fundamental

rights.

The Fourteenth

Amendment is

passed,

preventing state

governments

from denying

citizens due

process of law.

O

A. The Supreme Court clarifies that due process only applies to

former slaves

O

B. The Supreme Court interprets due process as requiring state

governments to provide some Bill of Rights protections,

O

C. The Supreme Court rules that due process should not be included

in the Constitution

O

D. The Supreme Court declares that the Fifth Amendment makes the

Fourteenth Amendment unnecessary.