The __________ has been construed to provide protection for the individual from the actions of a repressive state government.

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The Fourteenth Amendment has been interpreted by the courts to provide protection for individuals from state government actions that may infringe upon their individual rights and liberties. Specifically, its Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses have been used to strike down various state laws and practices that were found to violate the Constitution, such as segregation, discriminatory voting practices, and denial of fundamental rights.

The __________ Has Been Construed to Provide Protection for the Individual