What does "equal protection under the law" mean?

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

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

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

d)It means that everyone has the right to partcipatein all legal activities in a state, regardless of cost.

Question

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

anonymous · 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.