Question

How did the Supreme Court contribute to the extension of equal rights to marginalized groups in the 21st century?

A. By protecting same-sex marriages under the equal protection clause
B. By removing limitations on affirmative action programs at universities
C. By granting noncitizens living in the United States equal protection under the law
D. By guaranteeing women and men equal pay for equal work

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) By protecting same-sex marriages under the equal protection clause.

The Equal Protection clause is part of the 14th amendment. This amendment ensures that the law applies equally to all US citizens. It was decided that same-sex marriages were protected by the constitution by the Supreme Court case Obergefell vs. Hodges (2015). This was a huge advancement in obtaining equal rights for members of the LGBTQ community.