Question

1. Which of the following is contained in the 14th Amendment and was likely an inspiration for Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter form a Birmingham Jail” :The guarantee that citizens have the right to a speedy and public trial regardless of gender, race, or age

A. The principle that all people should be equal under the law, as embodied in the equal

B. Protection clause

C. The guarantee that all people, regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, have the right to free speech.

D. The due process clause, which implies the right to vote, shall not be denied on the basis of race.

Which of the following may a president do to limit the Supreme Court’s power:

  A. Fire and replace justices

2. adopt new constitutional amendments
3. refuse to enforce a ruling by the Court?
4. veto parts of the court’s decision

Answer 1

1. A. The principle that all people should be equal under the law, as embodied in the equal protection clause is contained in the 14th Amendment and was likely an inspiration for Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”. And, that would be a big tribute to the great Martin Luther King Jr. and his visions.
2. C. Refuse to enforce a ruling by the Court is something a president may do to limit the Supreme Court’s power. That is the provision as per the Constitution of the United States of America.