Multiple Choice. How does the 14th Amendment extend the protections of the Bill of Rights?(1 point)

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It grants additional rights beyond those listed in the Bill of Rights.
It grants additional rights beyond those listed in the Bill of Rights.

It applies the Bill of Rights only to state and local governments.
It applies the Bill of Rights only to state and local governments.

It limits the rights granted by the Bill of Rights to actions by the federal government.
It limits the rights granted by the Bill of Rights to actions by the federal government.

It provides for equal protection under the laws and extends rights to actions by state and local governments.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It provides for equal protection under the laws and extends rights to actions by state and local governments.

The 14th Amendment incorporates the protections of the Bill of Rights to apply to state and local governments and ensures that all individuals receive equal protection under the law.