What was the original intent of the 14th Amendment according to the Supreme Court's interpretation?

Equal Rights Amendment and Legal Protections

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To protect property rights
To protect women and children
To protect only black men
To protect all citizens equally
2.
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Why is the Equal Rights Amendment considered necessary?
It aims to provide equal protection for women under the law.
It addresses environmental issues.
It seeks to abolish the 14th Amendment.
It focuses on economic equality.
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What year was the Equal Rights Amendment first passed by Congress?
1920
1869
1972
1984
4.
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What is the main reason the Equal Rights Amendment has not been ratified?
Lack of public support
Insufficient number of states ratifying it
It was never introduced in Congress
Opposition from the Supreme Court
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a significant consequence of women not having equal protection under the law?
They are automatically granted custody in family cases.
Their cases are often dismissed.
They receive more lenient sentences.
They face additional scrutiny and victimization in court.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a common argument used by courts to deny equal protection claims for women?
The 14th Amendment does not guarantee equal protection for women.
The Constitution is outdated.
Women have more rights than men.
The 14th Amendment already covers women.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the misuse of pre-offense information in court cases lead to?
More appeals
Bias against the victim
Increased conviction rates
Fair trials
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