The 14th Amendment has continued to extend civil liberties because the
state governments have used their own amendment processes to add its language to their state constitutions.
state governments have used the powers of legislation and policy making to circumvent the rights of citizens.
courts and lawmakers continue to further refine and restrict the definitions of legal citizenship and residency.
courts have interpreted it in many cases to mean that state governments must also guarantee certain rights.

Question

The 14th Amendment has continued to extend civil liberties because the  
		state governments have used their own amendment processes to add its language to their state constitutions.
		state governments have used the powers of legislation and policy making to circumvent the rights of citizens.
		courts and lawmakers continue to further refine and restrict the definitions of legal citizenship and residency.
		courts have interpreted it in many cases to mean that state governments must also guarantee certain rights.