Which clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment have become especially important sources of restrictions on the states during the past half century?

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The due process and equal protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment have become especially important sources of restrictions on the states during the past half century. These clauses have been relied upon to protect individual rights and prevent discrimination based on race, gender, and other characteristics. The other options listed either do not have as significant an impact on state restrictions or are not additional clauses found in the Fourteenth Amendment.

Which Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment Have Become Especially Important