What does "equal protection under the law" mean?

It means that everyone is entitled to the same economic opportunities in a state, regardless of ability.

It means that everyone has the same remedies if they think they have been unlawfully discriminated against.

It means that everyone who breaks a law should receive punishment based on their race or class.

It means that everyone has the right to partcipate in all legal activities in a state, regardless of cost

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What does "equal protection under the law" mean?

    It means that everyone is entitled to the same economic opportunities in a state, regardless of ability.

    It means that everyone has the same remedies if they think they have been unlawfully discriminated against.

    It means that everyone who breaks a law should receive punishment based on their race or class.

    It means that everyone has the right to partcipate in all legal activities in a state, regardless of cost

wwhitlock · Answer

Every person is treated the same, no matter what position, wealth, race, color, religion, sex or left handedness, under the law. It's an ideal we keep trying for.