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Lesson 19: How does the Constitution protect your right to equal protection of the laws?


Lesson Purpose

In this lesson, you will learn about the right of all people to be treated equally by government. You will learn the meaning of the term equal protection of the laws. The equal protection clause is one part of the Fourteenth Amendment. This clause has been used to prevent states from being unfair to citizens because of their race or gender.