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AP US Government
Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.6
How does the principle of Equal Protection Clause in Fourteenth Amendment compare with that of Due Process Clause?
Both clauses are designed to protect individual rights against infringement by federal government.
The Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses provide similarly worded protections for individual rights.
Equal Protection Clause prohibits states from denying any person within its jurisdiction equal protection of the laws, whereas Due Process Clause protects individuals from deprivation of life, liberty, or property without legal proceedings.
While both clauses defend citizens' liberties, only the Due Process Clause ensures fair treatment through normal judicial system.
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AP US Government - 3.6 Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety
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