The clause in the 14th Amendment, "...nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law..." has been used to __________.

provide for the common defense

prevent the president from serving more than one term

give the federal courts the power to oversee state legislation

give every state an equal vote in the House of Representatives

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The clause in the 14th Amendment, "...nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law..." has been used to __________.

provide for the common defense

prevent the president from serving more than one term

give the federal courts the power to oversee state legislation

give every state an equal vote in the House of Representatives

@qwertty123
@NetflixAndNo

qwertty123 · Answer

Basically, the Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-8) only apply directly against actions by the federal government. The due process clause of the 14th was how the Supreme Court determined that they should also apply to state action. See Selective Incorporation. Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_i...

qwertty123 · Answer

That's something we used to have before the patriot act.

qwertty123 · Answer

@blaynebrocwell Provide for common defense, definitely. :)