Update on Part C

Does the 14Th combine with the earlier "no religious test" clause to guarantee a vision of a diverse and equitable society with no government discrimination?

The 14Th amendment as well as the "no religious test" states that there can't be laws that deny a person of life,liberty,or property and that everyone is equal. Regardless of race, color or religion people are able to run for office and should not be denied the right to run. I think the 14Th amendment stands as a reassuring note to the people that we need to remember that we are "equal" and that everyone is entitled to their rights regardless of who they are.

Amendments 12, 13, 14, & 15 are often referred to as a major turning point in US government policy. Explain the importance of these amendments.

Amendments 12-15 are major in the US government because it changed the way certain things where run such as slavery. Slavery was well known and then in the 13Th amendment explains that slavery is no longer allowed. Slavery has now been forbidden in the United States and no longer can happen. Many things have changed since the Constitution was written. Many laws and amendments have stayed the same but many have changed for the better or for the worse.

What do your answers to the gay marriage, fetus-as-person, and reproductive rights questions suggest to you about the potential and problems in enforcing the 14th amendment?

Amendment 14 is different than other amendments. This amendment is more based on the citizens rather than the state. It goes toward the people and their rights. This amendment states how no state can make a law in which citizens have no choice when it comes to life,liberty and property. When it comes to abortion citizens have the choice to abort the baby or to give it life. As for gay marriage there are states where gay couples can unite but if where they live does not allow it they are allowed to go to another state get married and resume living in their state. My opinion toward this amendment is unsettled because I agree that the citizens should be able to choose their lifestyles and decide if they want to keep a baby or not. I feel like their should be laws or views as to abortion or gay marriage because it depends the person. Everyone should be able to do as they please but abide by the laws given. This amendment gives citizens the opportunity to feel they have say rather than following directions and having no choices.