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Episode 3 Created Equal

Constitution USA: Episode 3 - Created Equal


1. If you want to become a citizen of the United States, what do you have to do?



2. Akhil Amar believes that the 14th Amendment does what for our country?



3. Who brought about the 14th Amendment? What was its goal and when was it established?



4. Who did not gain rights they were fighting for via the 14th Amendment?



5. What exactly is Proposition 8? And what does it amend?



6. Do you agree with Chris’s statement that the majority should not have the ability to make decisions about another group’s right simply because there are more of them?



7. A. What does the equal protection clause in the Constitution say?
B. In Loving V. Virginia in 1967, what did the court base their ruling on?
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B.


8. What was the purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment and exactly what does it mean? Does it say you have to be equal with all people?



9. Today there are still lots of people who cannot vote. Why not?



10. When did affirmative action begin and for what reason? Why did the New Haven fire fighters sue?



11. In your opinion, should the children of illegal immigrants be allowed to attend public school?Explain




12. What does the term ‘fundamental freedom’ mean? What do you consider to be some fundamental freedoms?”



13. What is considered the fundamental freedom when it comes to contraceptives?



14. A. In what case did the Supreme Court legalize abortions?


B. How did they explain their decision?




15. Why is economic liberty so important?


16 How were the monks of Saint Joseph’s in violation?


17. How does this fall under the14th Amendment?


18. What is the constitutional issue?

Answer 1

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11. yes, everyone has the right to be educated.

Answer 2

The passage of the 14th Amendment was important because it gives the federal power over the states on the treatment of citizens.

What is the 14th Amendment?

The legislation granted citizenship to all persons born/naturalized in the country and ensures equal protection of the laws.

How do you become a citizen of the United States?

One will become a citizen of U.S. if he/she is

• born in the U.S.
• has at least one parent is a U.S citizen
• has gone through the naturalization process

What did Akhil Amar believes 14th Amendment do?

He believed that the legislation is the most relevant amendment to Americans' lives today.

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