What does "equal protection under the law" mean?

A. Everyone is entitled to the same economic opportunities in a state, regardless of ability.

B. Everyone has the right to participate in all legal activities in a state, regardless of cost.

C. Everyone who breaks a law should receive punishment based on their race or class.

D. Everyone has the same remedies if they think they have been unlawfully discriminated against.

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Kenya Allen

Social Studies

22 June, 09:16

What does "equal protection under the law" mean?

A. Everyone is entitled to the same economic opportunities in a state, regardless of ability.

B. Everyone has the right to participate in all legal activities in a state, regardless of cost.

C. Everyone who breaks a law should receive punishment based on their race or class.

D. Everyone has the same remedies if they think they have been unlawfully discriminated against.

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Itzel Randall · Answer 1

The term protection in the phrase equal protection against the law means that someone is entitled of the right to defend her or himself if he or she thinks it the discrimination against them is unlawful. Thus, the answer is letter D.