Question

If two people of different ethnic backgrounds were guilty of the same crime, but only one of them were accused and tried, this would be a violation of

due process and equal protection under the law.
the right of citizenship and equal protection.
the right of citizenship and due process.
due process and the enforcement claus

Answer 1

The correct response is **due process and equal protection under the law.**

This principle is enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees that individuals cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law and that all persons are afforded equal protection of the laws. If only one person is accused and tried based on their ethnic background, it violates these fundamental legal principles.